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Chesterfield Market

Amazing archive photos show Chesterfield market over the years

Chesterfield's famous open air market began in 1204 with the granting of a Market Charter by King John.
Phil Bramley
By Phil Bramley
Published 15th Jul 2022, 16:19 BST

It’s seen plenty of changes and events down the decades, as these great photos show.

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This shot shows New Square and The Market pub in 1911

5. The Market

This shot shows New Square and The Market pub in 1911 Photo: Nadin

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New Square in 1975, before the area was pedestrianised

6. New Square

New Square in 1975, before the area was pedestrianised Photo: Chesterfield Photographic Society

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The Medieval Market was always a big event.

7. Medieval Market

The Medieval Market was always a big event. Photo: Ann Krawszick

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New Square may not have changed much since 1900, but fashions have

8. Turn of the century

New Square may not have changed much since 1900, but fashions have Photo: Chesterfield Photographic Society

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