Amazing aerial photos of Chesterfield show how much the town has changed over the years

These bird’s-eye shots of Chesterfield taken from the air show how the town has developed over the years.

By Brian Eyre

Published 9th Mar 2021, 06:30 BST

Updated 9th Mar 2021, 08:26 BST

The photos chart the changing face of the town from 1960 onwards. For more images from yesteryear, visit the retro section on our website.

1. CHESTERFIELD FROM ABOVE

This shot shows Chesterfield's Horn's Bridge. Land has been cleared in the top of the picture and will later be home to B&Q. Photo: Roger Grayson

An aerial image of Chesterfield from the late-1960s, you can still see the old AGD building which has now been replaced by Spire Walk. Photo: ugc

This is a view looking over the Shambles, taken from the Chesterfield observation wheel. Photo: Brian Eyre

Chesterfield FC's former home at Saltergate. Photo: Roger Grayson