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 eighties – see if you can spot anyone you know.
. Explosion at chemical plant
Emergency teams were called to Staveley Chemicals on the morning of Sunday, 27 June, 1982 after two explosions occurred at the premises. The source of the explosions was a pit containing drums of sulphur trioxide and of oleum Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
. The Rainbow
Filming at Midland Railway in May 1988 for an adaptation of The Rainbow by D.H Lawrence. The series featured Imogen Stubbs as Ursula; other members of the cast included Tom Bell, Kate Buffery, Jon Finch, Martin Wenner, Jane Gurnet, Clare Holman and Eileen Way. It was filmed on location in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. Photo: Johnston Press
. Going, going, gone...
Demolition work is carried out on the old Horns Railway Bridge, Chesterfield, once part of a railway viaduct which stradded the main Derby Road, is seen here being removed to make way for the new by-pass in 1984 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
. Brought to book
The new library at Windermere Road, in Newbold, Chesterfield opened in 1984 Photo: ©Sheffield Newspapers Ltd
. Barley Mow
This photo shows beer being delivered to the Barley Mow pub, on Saltergate, Chesterfield, in 1981 Photo: Derbyshire Times
. Big 'Ead
Legendary football manager Brian Clough pushs over a pile of pennies in March 1984 Photo: Derbyshire Times
. New Square
This photo, from New Square Chesterfield, looking towards the Market Hall, was taken in 1982. Photo: Derbyshire Times
1. Explosion at chemical plant
Emergency teams were called to Staveley Chemicals on the morning of Sunday, 27 June, 1982 after two explosions occurred at the premises. The source of the explosions was a pit containing drums of sulphur trioxide and of oleum Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
2. The Rainbow
Filming at Midland Railway in May 1988 for an adaptation of The Rainbow by D.H Lawrence. The series featured Imogen Stubbs as Ursula; other members of the cast included Tom Bell, Kate Buffery, Jon Finch, Martin Wenner, Jane Gurnet, Clare Holman and Eileen Way. It was filmed on location in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. Photo: Johnston Press
3. Going, going, gone...
Demolition work is carried out on the old Horns Railway Bridge, Chesterfield, once part of a railway viaduct which stradded the main Derby Road, is seen here being removed to make way for the new by-pass in 1984 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
4. Brought to book
The new library at Windermere Road, in Newbold, Chesterfield opened in 1984 Photo: ©Sheffield Newspapers Ltd