We searched our archive, along with photos from Chesterfield Library’s local studies collection, to bring you these evocative images, depicting what life was like in Chesterfield and Derbyshire during the swinging sixties – see if you can spot anyone you know.
5. Full steam ahead
Chesterfield town centre, as seen from the Great Central Station, in 1960. Photo: Chesterfield photographic Society
6. Burlington Street
Burlington Street, Chesterfield, in 1966. Photo: Sheffield Star
7. Ken Dodd
Ken Dodd at the opening of "Buxton on show" in 1966, an exhibition of local businesses designed to boost the town's trade. 8,000 people attended over the four days. Photo: National World
8. Eyes down...
The official opening of the first bingo hall in the country to be built specially for the purpose, held its first session at Chesterfield. Our picture shows caller Mr Patrick Braden watched by manager Mr Peter Clancey (right). 30 December 1968 Photo: National World