The delightful pictures show a bygone era of tight communities enjoying life.
We have pictures from the Ironville Pancake Race in the late 1980’s, locals enjoying the Ripley Fair in 1983, the Codnor Carnival in 1982 and Swanwick Gala in 1985.
The gallery also puts the spotlight on the Heanor Half Marathon in September 1983 as well as a special visit to Belper by Princess Diana in 1981.
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25. Aunt Sally
Una Stubbs, who plays Aunt Sally, at a Victorian Market in May 1985. Photo: Johnston Press
26. Midland Railway Centre
A worker controls the track levers at Midland Railway on Sep 3rd 1989 Photo: Johnston Press
27. Chatsworth Road 1983.
The Terminus restaurant on Chatsworth Road, Chesterfield, in 1983. Photo: Derbyshire Times
28. High Street, Chesterfield
High Street, Chesterfield, pictured in 1981. Photo: Sheffield Star