Photos show the changing face of Chesterfield town centre down the years

Chesterfield town centre has changed so much over the decades – as these now-and-then photos show.

Published 11th Oct 2021, 15:45 BST

Updated 11th Oct 2021, 16:37 BST

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Working with the local studies department of Chesterfield Library, we’ve dug out these great images from yesteryear – and placed them alongside new pictures showing the same scene as it looks today.

It’s amazing to see how much some things have changed – as well as how some places still look the same.

For more photos showing the changing face of the town centre, have a look at the evolution of Holywell Street, home to Eyres and the Winding Wheel.

And why not join the Derbyshire Times retro Facebook group for even more nostalgia photos?

For more photos showing the changing face of the town centre, have a look at the evolution of Holywell Street, home to Eyres and the Winding Wheel.

9. Today's High Street

The area today Photo: Brian Eyre

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10. Stokes

Remember geiting paint and paer from the Stokes decorating store on Knifesmithgate? Photo via Chesterfield Library\Chesterfield Borough Council. Photo: John Stanley