Retro: A look back at Derbyshire's stately homes, Peak District landmarks and historic buildings

Famous estates like Haddon Hall and National Trust properties such as Hardwick Hall offer visitors a glimpse into centuries of history, with many properties serving as locations for film and television.

The county also has much varied and stunning landscape which has provided inspiration for photographers throughout history – including the famous Dovedale Stepping Stones and popular viewpoint Monsal Head.

This collection of photos also includes the people that lived in worked in our stately homes and scenes from Matlock and Chesterfield.