19 rare pictures showing the proud history, industry and beauty of Derbyshire over the last 100 years
We have a picture of Belper High Street and Bolsover Castle from the skies in the 1930’s and how driving looked in the 1920’s.
We have workmen hard at it and a youngsters enjoying fun in the snow, care-free from the ever nearing World War II.
All in all it shows a very different life across our county.
You can view more retro content of Derbyshire down the decades, here.
All in all it shows a very different life across our county.
7. 'Heroine of Eyam'
Thousands of people visited Eyam to attend the commemoration service to the 'Heroine of Eyam' Catherine Mompesson. The service recalled the deliverance from the plague which devastated the village in the years 1665-1666, in which Katherine Mompesson played great part. Photo: Hulton Archive
8. Fun in the snow
Young skier Tamsin Heardman is amused after falling over on her skies in Edale on 21st December 1938. Photo: Fox Photos