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]

Ripley, Midland railway centre presentation, August 1983. Photo: George Eyre

Ironville carnival, Ironville Golden Eagles, Codnor park, August 1983. Photo: Brian Eyre

1987 Bolsover Walk Photo: Mansfield Chad

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

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