We delve back into the archives to bring you more great retro pictures from the 1980s in Chesterfield, Buxton and the Amber Valley - featuring the Prince and Princess of Wales

By Brian Eyre

Published 28th Mar 2024, 14:47 BST

Go back in time as we bring you 25 nostalgic photos featuring Chesterfield, Buxton and the Amber Valley - from the 1980s.

See if you recognise anyone in these nostalgic pictures taken from our archives and Chesterfield Library’s local studies collection and Chesterfield Museum.

For more photos from yesteryear, visit the retro section of our website.

New Square Chesterfield, looking towards the Market Hall 1982.

1. New Square

New Square Chesterfield, looking towards the Market Hall 1982. Photo: Derbyshire Times

Codnor fun run presentation of cheque to Sport Aid, 1986.

2. Fun run

Codnor fun run presentation of cheque to Sport Aid, 1986. Photo: George Eyre

Chatsworth Road at the junction of Walton Road 1989

3. Retro Chesterfield

Chatsworth Road at the junction of Walton Road 1989 Photo: Chesterfield Library\J Stanley

Royal visit to Chesterfield by the Prince and Princess of Wales. School childrenwait for the royal couple to arrive. November 1981.

4. Royal visit

Royal visit to Chesterfield by the Prince and Princess of Wales. School childrenwait for the royal couple to arrive. November 1981. Photo: Sheffield Star

Chesterfield Buxton Prince