Retro

Johnny Ray fans from Derbyshire are pictured waiting patiently at the London Airport. Johnny Ray, the famous American crooner, arrived at the airport and the teenage fan club presidents were there to meet him and returned to the Dorchester Hotel with him for a lemonade. The two lucky girls - Jill James (18) and Philippa Henderson (15) are seen wearing Johnny Ray picture earings.

19 rare black and white retro photos show interesting images from around Derbysh...

Wives of striking Derbyshire miners hand in a letter to the Coal Board in Hobart Place on 18th January 1972. With them is MP for Bolsover, Dennis Skinner (centre).

33 fascinating pictures showing life in Derbyshire over the last century

Chris Marples, pictured centre holding the Canon League Division Four championship trophy, in May 1985, after the last game of the season.

How many of these Spireites payers do you remember from 40 years ago?

Andrew Pugh at Heights of Abraham cable car system in Matlock Bath in 1984.

35 cracking pics showing the beauty of Derbyshire from the 1950's to the 1980's

So raise a glass to your local pub – part of Chesterfield’s history and heritage – a cornerstone for communities across the borough.

14 great retro photos show popular Chesterfield pubs

Retro Derbyshire pictures, showing life during the 60's and 70's.

20 fantastic pictures show what life was like during the 1960s and 1970s

How High Street in Chesterfield looked in 1910.

Take a look at these fascinating pics of Chesterfield over the last 100 years

Eventually the crane from Shires Crane Hire of Chesterfield had finished its part of the project and was able to leave, only just in time because sunset was imminent.

Extensive repairs take place at historic windmill as sails refitted

Princess Diana in Belper in 1981.

These brilliant pics show a golden life in Derbyshire during the 1980's and 90's

September 20, 2019, by Ian Daisley.

Astonishing shots from new photography book showcase beauty of Derbyshire

Nineteen seventies retro pictures of Derbyshire events and places.

19 fantastic retro pictures showing Derbyshire during the 1970s

Ripley scout group Christmas fayre. The Bill Actor Kevin Lloyd is pictured with scouts.

25 pictures showing life in Derbyshire's towns during the 1980's and 1990's

Derbyshire workers during the last century are pictured in this collection of retro photographs.

19 fascinating vintage photos show factory workers over the last 100 years in De...

Local schoolboys watch the West German team training at Ashbourne during the 1966 World Cup in July 1966.

19 rare pictures show the delights of Derbyshire over the last 100 years

Wives of striking Derbyshire miners hand in a letter to the Coal Board in Hobart Place on 18th January 1972. With them is MP for Bolsover, Dennis Skinner (centre).

21 cracking pics showing what life used to be like in Derbyshire

These are some of the oldest pubs in Derbyshire that are still open today.

12 of the oldest pubs across Derbyshire still serving pints

Garland Day At Castleton, Derbyshire.

25 fascinating historic pictures showing Derbyshire as you've never seen before

We’ve pulled together 21 milestones in our history. Let us know which other momentous occasions we should include.

21 momentous occasions in Chesterfield’s history

Small school at heart of village inspires children

A bird's=eye view of the old Chesterfield FC ground.

Great pictures looking back at Chesterfield FC’s time at Saltergate

The snow-covered landscape in Bakewell on 20th January 1937.

Retro: It's snow fun in Derbyshire as winter weather blankets the county

Visitors are invited to experience 24 rooms of wonder at Chatsworth this Christmas.

Chatsworth opens doors for Palace of Advent themed Christmas event season

Chesterfield fans ahead of the game with Dover Athletic on the first day of the season.

If you watched Spireites v Dover in 2019 you might be in this gallery

These are some of the eeriest buildings in Derbyshire.

30 photos of Chesterfield and Derbyshire’s creepiest buildings

The new hydroelectric turbine being installed at Cromford Mills back in August. (Photo: Contributed)

Cromford Mills nears crowdfunding target for new hydroelectric power project

Derbyshire during the 1990s.

Go back in time to the Nineties with these great archive photos showing what Che...

Great retro pictures showing Chesterfield during the 1900s

Photos reveal what life was like in Chesterfield during the early 20th century

Eighties Derbyshire retro pictures

Archive photos reveal what life was like in Derbyshire in the eighties

This picture was taken towards the end of the restoration - and work at the site is now complete.
Credit: Derbyshire Historic Buildings Trust

Project to restore historic Derbyshire railway station is finished

Bolsover School prepare to take sports equipment to Gambia. l-r: Mr John Whittaker, Jamie O Connor, Mrs Jackie Stewart and Anna Carter, in 2009

Archive photos show life at Bolsover School down the years

Seventies Derbyshire

Great pictures show what life was like in the 1970s

Photos show Chesterfield in the early 20th century

Amazing black and white photos show the way we used to live in Chesterfield

A number of famous TV and film stars can trace their roots back to Chesterfield and Derbyshire.

Famous faces from TV and film that were born, raised and educated in Derbyshire

The cast of The Adult Panto: Hansel & Gretel Go Down in the Woods at the Pomegranate Theatre, Chesterfield.

Check out these cracking panto pics from down the years

These were popular places to visit for Chesterfield and Derbyshire families

14 lost attractions across Chesterfield and Derbyshire

Pupils of Parkside School, Chesterfield, pictured at their Prom Night at the New Bath Hotel in Matlock Bath in 2012

Archive photos show life at Chesterfield's Parkside school down the years

Retro 1960s photos

We take you back to the swinging sixties in our latest retro photo feature

Do these photos bring back any memories?
Credit: Derbyshire Times/Submitted/Chesterfield Borough Council (Chesterfield Museum)

You're not really from Chesterfield if you haven't done most of these things

Students turned models to hit the catwalk for the 2007 Springwell School fashion show.
Seen here are Annabelle Sutherland, Mary Hickey, Becky Measures - who was compere for the event -Toni Jennings, Julie Whitwell and Charlotte Lewis.

Archive photos show life at Staveley's Springwell School down the years

Derbyshire in 'black and white' - 23 fascinating photos show factory workers, mi...

If you enjoyed this trip down memory lane why not join the Derbyshire Times retro facebook group for more pictures and nostalgia?

23 fascinating photos show how we lived in Derbyshire over 100 years ago

Queen Elizabeth II opens Chesterfield Royal Hospital on 15th March 1985. Here The Queen stops to talk to some of the patients and staff during her tour.

Have a look at these black and white pics of Chesterfield over the years

This 1980 Ducati Darmah SS is up for auction

Classic Ducati – owned by Derbyshire traffic cop for 40 years – to be auctioned

Crowds flocked to the Queen's Park - but had to stick to strict rules which included no 'bombing' or 'petting' in the pool!

The changing face of swimming facilities in Chesterfield - tell us your memories

Karen Tait, managing director of the Hub in Clay Cross

Mining heritage of Clay Cross set to be uncovered

Len Badger, of Sheffield United, leaves Bramall Lane after being sold to Chesterfield in January 1976. He played for a further two seasons for Spireites, making 46 appearances before a series of knee injuries ended his career.

If you love Spireites then you'll love these historic picture from the club