Take a look at life in the 19th and 20th century in 25 black and white images from Chesterfield, Ripley, Matlock and Chatsworth

By Julia Rodgerson

Published 16th Jan 2024, 13:52 BST

Updated 19th Jan 2024, 14:36 BST

Historic stately homes, celebrations and factory workers are among the fascinating black and white images in this collection of photos from across Derbyshire over the last 100 years.

Residents are seen marking the end of World War I, in Ripley Market Place, in 1918 and in Matlock neighbours are pictured hosting a Coronation party, for King George V and Queen Mary in John Elses' field on June 22 1911.

Other interesting images include 'Captain' Sidney Spencer's balloon being made ready for its ascent at the Ilkeston Flower Show on Pimlico Recreation Ground in 1909 and a Parade of Barnum and Bailey's Circus elephants, in Chesterfield, in 1899.

Historic buildings include Riber Castle, Haddon Hall, Wingfield Manor and Sutton Scarsdale Hall.

5. Riber Castle

Riber Castle, c1900. The castle was built on a hilltop near Matlock in 1862. It was designed and built by the Derbyshire industrialist and philanthropist John Smedley as his residence. (Photo by NEMPR Picture the Past/Heritage Images/Getty Images) Photo: Heritage Images

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6. Chesterfield

Chesterfield', circa 1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, circa 1896]. Artist Albert Edward Seaman. (Photo by The Print Collector/Getty Images) Photo: Print Collector

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7. Collision aftermath

The aftermath of a head-on collision between a London, Midland & Scottish Railway (LMS) express from Manchester and a goods train, at Hope Station, September 3 1925. Both trains were derailed and three people were killed in the accident, which was the result of a signalling error. (Photo by Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) Photo: Evening Standard