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Cathedral Vaults, off the Market Square

Chesterfield as it used to be: Evocative images show a century of change

These amazing pictures show life in Chesterfield spanning 100 years

From long-lost buildings and much-loved businesses to changing street scenes and the way we lived – see how much local life has changed over 100 years in these images taken from our archives, Chesterfield Library and Chesterfield Museum.

For more photos from yesteryear, visit the retro section of our website.

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