Captivating photographs of Derbyshire in the 1990s and 1980s transport you back in time

By Brian Eyre

Published 13th Nov 2026, 13:40 GMT

These evocative pictures will transport you back in time, featuring pictures from Chesterfield, the Peak District, North Derbyshire, and Amber Valley.

There are even more pictures from yesteryear on the dedicated section of our website: www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/retro

If you have more information about any of the these images, or the people in them, you can let us know via [email protected]

Smalley Lancers marching band, August 1983. Photo: George Eyre

Alfreton Ambers jazz band, August 1983. Photo: George Eyre

Shipley park water sports, August 1983. Photo: George Eyre

Ripley market place, working on the new AVBC building, November 1993. Photo: Brian Eyre

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