The Ripley Christmas lights on Oxford St in December 1986.The Ripley Christmas lights on Oxford St in December 1986.
The Ripley Christmas lights on Oxford St in December 1986.

Here's 30 lovely pictures showing the charm and quaintness of Derbyshire - including Matlock, Chesterfield, Ripley, Bakewell and Buxton - from yesterday

This lovely retro gallery has nipped into our archives to show you the beauty and charm of our amazing county between the 1950’s and 80’s.

The pictures include how Matlock looked 50 years ago, as well as Queen’s Park in Chesterfield, and Christmas time in Ripley.

There is also pictures of Riber Castle, the Heights of Abraham, Buxton Thermal Baths and Buxton Crescent.

You can view plenty more retro galleries from across Derbyshire, here.