

25 fascinating historical pictures showing Derbyshire as you've never seen before
Our latest retro gallery takes this wonderful step back in time to discover a Derbyshire as you’ve never seen before.
The fascinating pictures take us back over 100 years to discover a bygone world.
We have village celebrations, life down the mines, workers in the factory and transport pictures featured.
Take a look and enjoy your step back in time.
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2. Lead picking
Fluorspar lead picking in Derbyshire around 1909. Photo: Topical Press Agency

3. Coach travel of the day
A coach on the Derby road with parasol and curtains overtakes an open cart in around 1910. Photo: Hulton Archive

4. Dressing The Well
One of the well-dressers demonstrating to other villagers during the Dressing The Well At Youlgreave. Photo: Hulton Archive
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