We searched our archive, along with photos from Chesterfield Library’s local studies collection, to bring you these evocative images, depicting what life was like in Chesterfield and Derbyshire sixty years ago.
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1. Derbyshire in the sixties
Chesterfield Toppers marching band in 1968 Photo: ©Sheffield Newspapers Ltd
2. Derbyshire in the sixties
May 24, 1969: The opening day at Chesterfield Swimming Pool Photo: JP
3. Derbyshire in the sixties
The Derby Ram, symbolic of valour, determination and gallantry, is paraded at the flag breaking ceremony for the International Scout Ranboree at Chatsworth in 1965 Photo: Nancy Fielder
4. Robert Kennedy
Robert Kennedy lands at Chatsworth in 1964 Photo: International Scout Ranboree at Chatsworth 31 July 1965