Shayne pictured with his old Leyland Leopard school bus to his right and a Chesterfield Daimler Fleetline, pictured in 2007Shayne pictured with his old Leyland Leopard school bus to his right and a Chesterfield Daimler Fleetline, pictured in 2007
Shayne pictured with his old Leyland Leopard school bus to his right and a Chesterfield Daimler Fleetline, pictured in 2007

Steam trains and double deckers - photos show how we used to get around in Derbyshire

From school buses and steam trains to sleigh rides and bike rides, we’ve had a look through the archive to bring you some great images of how we used to get around in Derbyshire.
Phil Bramley
By Phil Bramley
Published 24th Nov 2021, 14:19 BST

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A steam train passes along the Buxton branch of the Midland Railway in Derbyshire, circa 1910. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

9. Scenic view

A steam train passes along the Buxton branch of the Midland Railway in Derbyshire, circa 1910. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images) Photo: Hulton Archive

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A bus makes its way under the viaduct over Derby Road at Horns Bridge. in 1974

10. Horns Bridge

A bus makes its way under the viaduct over Derby Road at Horns Bridge. in 1974 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

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1st December 1908: A sleigh ride in Buxton, Derbyshire. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

11. Sleigh ride

1st December 1908: A sleigh ride in Buxton, Derbyshire. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images) Photo: Topical Press Agency

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