Here are 12 pictures that sum up a momentous year in the town’s life.
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5. Stepping out for a reason
In September, brain tumour patient Deborah Peacock, aged 34, was preparing to take part in a marathon walk to support Weston Park Cancer Charity and Neurocare. Photo: Brian Eyre
6. Living history
Past-Times Living History, a theatre and history group, headed to the ruined 13th century walls of Derbyshire’s Codnor Castle in August to highlight the importance of wearing a face mask at heritage venues. Photo: Brian Eyre
7. Testing on the agenda
The national Covid-19 testing service has been a major talking point this year. Chesterfield's testing site on Sheffield Road is pictured here in September. Photo: Brian Eyre
8. A homemade time machine
Thomas Whileman, a pupil at St Peter & St Paul School on Hady Hill, Chesterfield, built a time machine in summer as part of a lockdown homework project on explorers and exploration. Photo: Brian Eyre