Victor Cavendish, 9th Duke of Devonshire, with his children and grandchildren at Chatsworth, Christmas 1925. Andrew Cavendish, the 11th Duke, sitting at his mother's feet on the far right.  (Photo by NEMPR Picture the Past/Heritage Images/Getty Images)Victor Cavendish, 9th Duke of Devonshire, with his children and grandchildren at Chatsworth, Christmas 1925. Andrew Cavendish, the 11th Duke, sitting at his mother's feet on the far right.  (Photo by NEMPR Picture the Past/Heritage Images/Getty Images)
Victor Cavendish, 9th Duke of Devonshire, with his children and grandchildren at Chatsworth, Christmas 1925. Andrew Cavendish, the 11th Duke, sitting at his mother's feet on the far right. (Photo by NEMPR Picture the Past/Heritage Images/Getty Images)

Take a look at life in the 19th and 20th century in 25 black and white images from Chesterfield, Ripley, Matlock and Chatsworth

Historic stately homes, celebrations and factory workers are among the fascinating black and white images in this collection of photos from across Derbyshire over the last 100 years.

Residents are seen marking the end of World War I, in Ripley Market Place, in 1918 and in Matlock neighbours are pictured hosting a Coronation party, for King George V and Queen Mary in John Elses' field on June 22 1911.

Other interesting images include 'Captain' Sidney Spencer's balloon being made ready for its ascent at the Ilkeston Flower Show on Pimlico Recreation Ground in 1909 and a Parade of Barnum and Bailey's Circus elephants, in Chesterfield, in 1899.

Historic buildings include Riber Castle, Haddon Hall, Wingfield Manor and Sutton Scarsdale Hall.

Historic buildings include Riber Castle, Haddon Hall, Wingfield Manor and Sutton Scarsdale Hall.