A view of Burlington Street, looking towards Cavendish Street in the 1950's. A bus is outside the Regal cinema on right. Davy & Sons and Woodhouse & Sons shops is on the left.A view of Burlington Street, looking towards Cavendish Street in the 1950's. A bus is outside the Regal cinema on right. Davy & Sons and Woodhouse & Sons shops is on the left.
A view of Burlington Street, looking towards Cavendish Street in the 1950's. A bus is outside the Regal cinema on right. Davy & Sons and Woodhouse & Sons shops is on the left.

Moving black and white photos show how life has changed in Chesterfield and north Derbyshire down the decades

Stephen Thirkill
By Stephen Thirkill

Sports Editor, NMSY titles

Published 26th Nov 2023, 07:00 GMT
Updated 18th Oct 2024, 09:33 GMT
These evocative photos show a glimpse into life in north Derbyshire decades ago.

The pictures include how Matlock looked 50 years ago, as well as Queen’s Park in Chesterfield, and Christmas time in Ripley.

There is also pictures of Riber Castle, the Heights of Abraham, Buxton Thermal Baths and Buxton Crescent.

You can view plenty more retro galleries from across Derbyshire, here.

You can view plenty more retro galleries from across Derbyshire, here.

Cricket in Queen's Park in 1981.

5. Cricket in the park

Cricket in Queen's Park in 1981. Photo: Star

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Feeding swans on a sunny afternoon in Queens Park, 1967.

6. Queen's Park, 1967

Feeding swans on a sunny afternoon in Queens Park, 1967. Photo: Star

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Feeding the ducks on a winter's day in Queen's Park in January 1970.

7. Queen's Park, 1970

Feeding the ducks on a winter's day in Queen's Park in January 1970. Photo: Star

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A view of Riber Castle in Matlock in 1975.

8. Riber Castle

A view of Riber Castle in Matlock in 1975. Photo: Star

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