From Horns Bridge to Knifesmithgate - how Chesterfield has changed over the years

By Brian Eyre

Published 3rd Dec 2021, 15:37 BST

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We’ve been looking at some of the key streets and landmarks in Chesterfield to show how the town has changed over the decades.

With the help of the local studies department of Chesterfield Library and Chesterfield museum, we’ve matched archive images with photos of how the areas look now – it’s amazing how the place has changed!

To see more of the changing town centre have a look at: See how Chesterfield has changed - in our latest now and then feature

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1. Horns Bridge

Horns Bridge was Chesterfield's very on spaghetti junction back in the day! Pictured supplied by Chesterfield Museum Service\Chesterfield Borough Council Photo: Chesterfield museum

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2. Horns Bridge

A big crowd gathered for the opening of the road under Horns Bridge. Pictured supplied by Chesterfield Museum Service\Chesterfield Borough Council Photo: Chesterfield museum