We’ve dug out these images from our archive, along with photos from Chesterfield Library’s local studies collection, depicting what life was like in fifties Chesterfield.
1. Chesterfield in the 1950s
Chesterfield High Street in 1952, with the familar name of Marks & Spencer in the centre Photo: R Wilsher
2. Chesterfield in the 1950s
Cavendish Street, Chesterfield, in 1952 Photo: Chesterfield Library\R Wilsher
3. Chesterfield in the 1950s
The view looking towards Rose Hill from the Market Hall, showing the Town Hall, in 1959 Photo: Chesterfield Library\R Wilsher
4. Chesterfield in the 1950s
The closest thing Cheterfield ever had to spaghetti junction - Horns Bridge in the fifties. Pictured supplied by Chesterfield Museum Service\Chesterfield Borough Council Photo: Chesterfield museum
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