Amazing video shows life in Derbyshire 60 years ago

A huge amount has changed since the fifties - but as this video shows, many things have also stayed the same!
By Phil Bramley, Editor
Published 19th Mar 2019, 14:34 BST
Updated 19th Mar 2019, 15:38 BST
How times have changed on Derbyshire's roadsHow times have changed on Derbyshire's roads
How times have changed on Derbyshire's roads

The footage shows life in the village of Baslow in 1958 and was uploaded by Rod Bean, whose parents had an antique and gift shop there.

The obvious difference is the models of cars on the road - and that there are far fewer off them!

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If you enjoyed that trip down Memory Lane, have a look at these other nostalgia picture specials:

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