Here are 12 pictures that sum up a momentous year in the town’s life.
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9. Trust for the Spireites
Chesterfield FC were taken over by the Chesterfield FC Community Trust in August. Martin Thacker, chairman Mike Goodwin and Dave Simmonds are pictured. Photo: Brian Eyre
10. Temperature check
In June Derbyshire-based AMETEK Land demonstrated its human body temperature monitoring system at Dronfield Medical Practice, showing how the camera-and-screen technology could help companies regain normality during the Covid pandemic. Photo: Chris Etchells
11. Staying safe
Cosmin Sustar, of Less Than Zero Barbers in Chesterfield, attends to a customer in July while demonstrating how going for a haircut has changed dramatically this year to stop the spread of coronavirus. Photo: Brian Eyre
12. Illuminating the darkness
Chatsworth's light installation, seen here in November, brought some cheer for the winter months. Photo: Brian Eyre