We take a nostalgic look back at happy times in Derbyshire during the 1990s

By Brian Eyre

Published 14th May 2025, 15:40 BST

Updated 14th May 2025, 15:56 BST

With these fantastic retro photos showing off the best of Derbyshire

Take a look through these great pictures showcasing pictures from Royal visits to carnivals and gala events in Chesterfield, Buxton, Heanor, Alfreton plus more towns and villages

Langley Mill carnival Queen and attendants, Lucy Bird, julie Thomas, Naomi Booth and Steven Boddington.

1. Retro Derbyshire

Langley Mill carnival Queen and attendants, Lucy Bird, julie Thomas, Naomi Booth and Steven Boddington. Photo: Eric Gregory

Unveiling of screen wall relief plaquesof ponds and meadowland subjects by sculptor Geoffrey Tilley, Seen Geoffrey Tilley and officials from Henry Boot Homes.

2. Retro Derbyshire

Unveiling of screen wall relief plaquesof ponds and meadowland subjects by sculptor Geoffrey Tilley, Seen Geoffrey Tilley and officials from Henry Boot Homes. Photo: Derbyshire Times

Retro-Buxton , St Anne's hotel, pictured in the early 1990s.

3. Retro Derbyshire

Retro-Buxton , St Anne's hotel, pictured in the early 1990s. Photo: BA

Photo of Cavendish Street showing ‘A is for Art’. 1996.

4. Retro Derbyshire

Photo of Cavendish Street showing ‘A is for Art’. 1996. Photo: Chesterfield Museum

Derbyshire Chesterfield Buxton Heanor

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