34 old photos in our latest picture gallery showing life in Derbyshire down the decades

By Brian Eyre

Published 10th May 2024, 08:01 BST

Take a look at these fantastic photos of everything from charity events to protests, royal visits and street scenes, to old buildings and events which have taken place in towns and villages across Derbyshire from Chesterfield to Bolsover, Amber Valley and many more.

See if these images bring back memories from yesteryear – and who you recognise in these nostalgic photos taken from our archives, Chesterfield Library’s local studies collection and Chesterfield Museum.

For more photos from yesteryear, visit the retro section of our website.

The fountain at New Square in Chesterfield ,1982.

1. Derbyshire retro

The fountain at New Square in Chesterfield ,1982. Photo: Derbyshire Times

A visit by Lord Robens to NCB Training Centre 2 in Grassmoor, in 1971

2. Derbyshire retro

A visit by Lord Robens to NCB Training Centre 2 in Grassmoor, in 1971 Photo: Mansfield Chad

Chestefield v Mansfield in the 1971 League Cup

3. Derbyshire retro

Chestefield v Mansfield in the 1971 League Cup Photo: Mansfield Chad

Staveley Chemicals, June 1982

4. Derbyshire retro

Staveley Chemicals, June 1982 Photo: Nancy Fielder

Derbyshire Chesterfield