

Amazing black and white photos show the way we used to live in Chesterfield at the start of the 20th century
See just how much Chesterfield has changed over the last 100 years with these great photos showing the town and its people during the early 20th century.
By Brian Eyre
Published 16th Oct 2023, 16:01 GMT
Updated 16th Oct 2023, 16:04 GMT
The photos, taken from Chesterfield Library’s local studies collection, show how we used to live a century ago

1. Chesterfield in the early 20th century
High Street, Chesterfield, seen in 1910. Photo: Chesterfield Library\CH Nadin

2. Chesterfield in the early 20th century
Tapton House, photographed in 1948 Photo: R Wilsher

3. Chesterfield in the early 20th century
The Brampton to Whittington tram at the bottom of Chatsworth Road around 1910. Photo: Chesterfield Library\Nadin

4. Chesterfield in the early 20th century
The Rutland Arms ,Church Walk, in 1910. Photo: Chesterfield Library\Nadin
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