Baslow Bridge, 1915. A motor bus (Charabanc) accident, showing the bus balanced precariously over the parapet. Note that the vehicle has solid rubber tyres. The spectators are presumably the charabanc's passengers who have had a lucky escape. The stone bridge with cutwaters probably dates from the 17th century. (Photo by NEMPR Picture the Past/Heritage Images/Getty Images)Baslow Bridge, 1915. A motor bus (Charabanc) accident, showing the bus balanced precariously over the parapet. Note that the vehicle has solid rubber tyres. The spectators are presumably the charabanc's passengers who have had a lucky escape. The stone bridge with cutwaters probably dates from the 17th century. (Photo by NEMPR Picture the Past/Heritage Images/Getty Images)
Baslow Bridge, 1915. A motor bus (Charabanc) accident, showing the bus balanced precariously over the parapet. Note that the vehicle has solid rubber tyres. The spectators are presumably the charabanc's passengers who have had a lucky escape. The stone bridge with cutwaters probably dates from the 17th century. (Photo by NEMPR Picture the Past/Heritage Images/Getty Images)

29 photos from the 1900s show Derbyshire stately homes and significant events including Chesterfield, Buxton, Hardwick Hall, Bolsover Castle and Sutton Scarsdale Hall

By Julia Rodgerson
Published 26th Feb 2024, 15:51 BST
Our latest retro gallery shows an intriguing array of photos from across Derbyshire in the 1900s.

Images include Sutton Scarsdale Hall, near Chesterfield, in its former glory. Built in the 17th century, it was remodelled into one of the finest Baroque mansions in the county in 1724.

This photograph shows the front facade of the hall, which has now sadly fallen into ruins.

Other images include the former Municipal Hall, in Chesterfield and a Coronation Party for King George V and Queen Mary in 1911, in Matlock.

Other images include the former Municipal Hall, in Chesterfield and a Coronation Party for King George V and Queen Mary in 1911, in Matlock.

Grammar School, Church Street, Ashbourne, 1890-1910. The Grammar School in Ashbourne with children standing outside. The school was founded in 1585, although work on the buildings continued until at least 1603. (Photo by English Heritage/Heritage Images/Getty Images)

5. Grammar School

Grammar School, Church Street, Ashbourne, 1890-1910. The Grammar School in Ashbourne with children standing outside. The school was founded in 1585, although work on the buildings continued until at least 1603. (Photo by English Heritage/Heritage Images/Getty Images) Photo: Heritage Images

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Ripley Market Place showing the elm tree, 1906. The large building on the right in this picture is the Town Hall and the third building from the left is the old Post Office. (Photo by NEMPR Picture the Past/Heritage Images/Getty Images)

6. Ripley Market Place

Ripley Market Place showing the elm tree, 1906. The large building on the right in this picture is the Town Hall and the third building from the left is the old Post Office. (Photo by NEMPR Picture the Past/Heritage Images/Getty Images) Photo: Heritage Images

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Hardwick Hall circa 1907. Hardwick Hall was designed by the architect Robert Smythson and built between 1590 and 1597. It is a leading example of the Elizabethan prodigy house. (Photo by Print Collector/Getty Images)

7. Hardwick Hall

Hardwick Hall circa 1907. Hardwick Hall was designed by the architect Robert Smythson and built between 1590 and 1597. It is a leading example of the Elizabethan prodigy house. (Photo by Print Collector/Getty Images) Photo: Print Collector

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Buxton Town Hall in the 1900s. (Photo by NEMPR Picture the Past/Heritage Images/Getty Images)

8. Buxton Town Hall

Buxton Town Hall in the 1900s. (Photo by NEMPR Picture the Past/Heritage Images/Getty Images) Photo: Heritage Images

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