Archive photos of life in the High Peak 60 years ago

1966 – the year England won the world cup, the last ever Beatles concert but was life like in the High Peak six decades ago?

Take a walk down memory lane and relive the past with these great black and white pictures showing the busy borough as it was then.

9. Dalek visit

A Dalek visiting Fairfield School in March 1966. Photo Buxton Advertiser archive Photo: unknown staffer

The rededication service at the Bennett Street war memorial in April 1966. Photo Buxton Advertiser archive Photo: unknown staffer

The March 1966 Buxton Police Ball. Photo Buxton Advertiser archive Photo: Jason Chadwick

Fundraisers for Ashford well dressing in June 1966. Photo Buxton Advertiser archive Photo: unknown staffer