80 years of retro sporting photos taken across the High Peak

We’ve delved deep into the archive to bring you some long forgotten sporting photos dating back to 1904 to the 1980s.

From trophy presentations to 20p a pint and group shots take a walk down sporting memory lane with these great pictures.

5. County cricket

County cricket, the Derbyshire Team before play in 1970. Photo Buxton Advertiser Archive Photo: unknown staffer

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6. Cricket legend

In 1978 Yorkshire cricket legend Brian Close pulled the first pint at the Beehive Combs. A special price of 20p a pint was charged on opening night. Photo Alan Swift Photo: Alan Swift

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7. Taking to the field

County cricket, the Derbyshire fielders take to the pitch in 1970. Photo Buxton Advertiser Archive Photo: unknown staffer

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8. Hope Valley College sports day

The 1974 Hope Valley College sports day. Photo Buxton Advertiser Archive Photo: unknown

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