The street which now forms the Vicar Lane shoppping area was once home to a music venue where Pink Floyd played, two different Wollies stores a bus station and even a hotel.
Here we look back through archive photos at an area in the heart of town that has changed out all recognition
9. Bus Station
Another view of St James Hall in 1976. Opposite, the fomer bus station is visible Photo: Chesterfield Photographic Society
10. Hotel
The Commercial Hotel on Vicar Lane 1899. The hotel and pub occupied the corner of Vicar Lane and South Street where Wilkos now stands Photo: Chesterfield Photographic Society
11. Vicar Lane in 1937 (Chesterfield Photographic Society).jpg
The Commercial Hotel is seen in the corner here again in 1937 Photo: Chesterfield Photographic Society
12. Full English
Many a cuppa and full English were polished off at the Friary Grill, seen here in 1989 Photo: John Stanley