These wonderful black and white photos capture life in Derbyshire during the 1960s

By Brian Eyre

Published 9th Sep 2026, 09:19 BST

Take a trip down memory lane with these evocative photographs. Taken across Amber Valley, the picturesque Peak District, north Derbyshire and Chesterfield.

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]

Showroom at Premier Garage in Codnor,, November 1966. Photo: George Eyre

St John's parade at Codnor, October 1966. Photo: George Eyre

Castleton garland ceremony, 1967 Photo: unknown

Loscoe Welfare produce show winners, October 1966. Photo: George Eyre

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