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 in the 1970s.
5. Chesterfield and Derbyshire in the 1970s
Hardwick Hall seen from the air in July 1978. Photo: Johnston press
6. Chesterfield and Derbyshire in the 1970s
Famous face in the crowd watching a swimming display at the new Clay Cross Swimming Baths is Oympic breast stroke champion Anita Lonsbrough, who earlier had officially opened the pool. With her is Coun Bernard Smith, Chairman of Chesterfield and Clay Cross RDC, July 1, 1972 Photo: Jane Salt
7. Chesterfield and Derbyshire in the 1970s
Princess Anne chats to children on a visit to Tansley, Derbyshire in June 1978 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
8. Chesterfield and Derbyshire in the 1970s
Council visitors at the Staveley Chemicals site, 5th March 1975 Photo: Nancy Fielder