These nostalgic photographs will transport you back to Derbyshire in the 1960s and 70s

By Brian Eyre

Published 29th Oct 2026, 12:28 GMT

These captivating photographs take you back in time, featuring pictures from Chesterfield, the Peak District, North Derbyshire and Amber Valley.

There are even more pictures from yesteryear on the dedicated section of our website: www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/retro

If you have more information about any of the these images, or the people in them, you can let us know via [email protected]

Heanor flooding, August 1971. Photo: George Eyre

Ripley A61 bypass protest and petition, November 1971. Photo: George Eyre

Horsley FC team photo, December 1962. Photo: George Eyre

Alfreton ROAB (Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes), December 1971. Photo: George Eyre

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