While are archives don’t go that far back take a look at these pictures which go back to 1997 and show the people who make up the parish village from chefs, the postmistress to the cricketers.
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1. Cricket League presentation
Pictured at the Bramall Lane Executive Suite in 1997, where the Tobin Yorks and Debys Cricket League presentation night was held. Seen LtoR are, Alan Hampshire from Hundall the League Cup Winners, Roy Hibbart from Sheff University Staff Div 2 winners, Martyn Moxon who made the presentations, Simon Davies from Ashford in the Water Div 3 winners, Andy Tasker of Sheff Collegiate Div 1 winners, Jack Bland the League President, and Nick Asquith from Youlgreave Div 4 winners Photo: Waistell
2. Cottage tea room
The cottage tea room in Ashford in the water, which won a national award in 1998 pictured are owners Bill and Betty Watkins celebrating with a cup of tea. Photo: Paul Chappells
3. Head Chef
Head Chef John Whelan in the restaurant at the Riverside House Hotel, Ashford in the Water in 1999 Photo: Stuart Hastings
4. Post Mistress
Pictured at the Post Office in the Institute Building, Ashford in the Water, Derbyshire, back in 2002 was the new Sub Post Mistress Caryl Heath Photo: Mike Waistell (Staff)