Chesterfield, Derbyshire Local History and Genealogy
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Local history and genealogy enthusiast, particularly Chesterfield area: Brampton, Walton, Newbold, Stonegravels, Whittington, Hasland, Spital, Calow, Brimington, Wingerworth, Birdholme, Tupton, Shirebrook, etc.
An archaeological investigation on Brassington Moor, 1922.
February 27, 2025 at 11:21 AM
An archaeological investigation on Brassington Moor, 1922.
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Did you know Cadillac also used to make vacuum cleaners? Here is one model in a Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire display of domestic electrical appliances from the 1940s.
#ExploreYourArchive
#ExploreYourArchive
January 10, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Did you know Cadillac also used to make vacuum cleaners? Here is one model in a Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire display of domestic electrical appliances from the 1940s.
#ExploreYourArchive
#ExploreYourArchive
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A lovely #SearchroomSurprise - this beautiful hand made history of Ashover won the Women's Institute first prize at the county federation's handicrafts exhibition in 1931.
#history #archives #1930s
#history #archives #1930s
December 30, 2024 at 10:50 AM
A lovely #SearchroomSurprise - this beautiful hand made history of Ashover won the Women's Institute first prize at the county federation's handicrafts exhibition in 1931.
#history #archives #1930s
#history #archives #1930s
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Nellie Hodgkins of Bolsover, Derbyshire, was a stewardess for the Cunard Line. These medals, including the 1939-1945 Atlantic #Star, were awarded to Nellie for her services on board the Georgic and the Franconia during the war.
#ArchiveAdventCalendar #WWII #history
#ArchiveAdventCalendar #WWII #history
December 23, 2024 at 9:29 AM
Nellie Hodgkins of Bolsover, Derbyshire, was a stewardess for the Cunard Line. These medals, including the 1939-1945 Atlantic #Star, were awarded to Nellie for her services on board the Georgic and the Franconia during the war.
#ArchiveAdventCalendar #WWII #history
#ArchiveAdventCalendar #WWII #history
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Here are some very stylish skiers at Buxton in 1924. Enjoying #WinterSports with friends is useful, especially when you need help putting on your skis!
#ArchiveAdventCalendar #1920s #history
#ArchiveAdventCalendar #1920s #history
December 19, 2024 at 11:19 AM
Here are some very stylish skiers at Buxton in 1924. Enjoying #WinterSports with friends is useful, especially when you need help putting on your skis!
#ArchiveAdventCalendar #1920s #history
#ArchiveAdventCalendar #1920s #history
A cottage in Froggatt's Yard was the first headquarters of the Primitive Methodists in Chesterfield.
Kendall, H. B. (Holliday Bickerstaffe). (190). The origin and history of the Primitive Methodist Church
Kendall, H. B. (Holliday Bickerstaffe). (190). The origin and history of the Primitive Methodist Church
December 2, 2024 at 1:40 PM
A cottage in Froggatt's Yard was the first headquarters of the Primitive Methodists in Chesterfield.
Kendall, H. B. (Holliday Bickerstaffe). (190). The origin and history of the Primitive Methodist Church
Kendall, H. B. (Holliday Bickerstaffe). (190). The origin and history of the Primitive Methodist Church
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A talented artist, Horace John Rylands served in 16 Machine Gun Co in France during #WWI. His archive of cartoons and drawings from that time is our #ArchiveOfTheWeek. Here's a great example from the collection.
#history #archives
#history #archives
November 26, 2024 at 10:11 AM
A talented artist, Horace John Rylands served in 16 Machine Gun Co in France during #WWI. His archive of cartoons and drawings from that time is our #ArchiveOfTheWeek. Here's a great example from the collection.
#history #archives
#history #archives
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*** CALL FOR GENERAL EDITOR ***
The EAA European Journal of Archaeology is looking for appoint a new General Editor, to take up office in September 2025, following the retirement of the current General Editor.
The General Editor will be responsible for 1/
The EAA European Journal of Archaeology is looking for appoint a new General Editor, to take up office in September 2025, following the retirement of the current General Editor.
The General Editor will be responsible for 1/
October 22, 2024 at 10:54 AM
*** CALL FOR GENERAL EDITOR ***
The EAA European Journal of Archaeology is looking for appoint a new General Editor, to take up office in September 2025, following the retirement of the current General Editor.
The General Editor will be responsible for 1/
The EAA European Journal of Archaeology is looking for appoint a new General Editor, to take up office in September 2025, following the retirement of the current General Editor.
The General Editor will be responsible for 1/
The Spital School
From Chesterfield education; the record of four years of experiment and reconstruction, 1932
From Chesterfield education; the record of four years of experiment and reconstruction, 1932
November 21, 2024 at 7:24 PM
The Spital School
From Chesterfield education; the record of four years of experiment and reconstruction, 1932
From Chesterfield education; the record of four years of experiment and reconstruction, 1932
Derbyshire in fiction.
A sense of place - Derbyshire in fiction - Google Arts & Culture
Derbyshire's varied landscapes have been an inspiration to writers for centuries. Here is a whistle-stop tour of the county and some of its literary connections
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November 18, 2024 at 1:05 PM
Derbyshire in fiction.
The original Hasland School on the left, with Hasland Hall School in the background.
From Chesterfield education; the record of four years of experiment and reconstruction, 1932
From Chesterfield education; the record of four years of experiment and reconstruction, 1932
November 17, 2024 at 3:49 PM
The original Hasland School on the left, with Hasland Hall School in the background.
From Chesterfield education; the record of four years of experiment and reconstruction, 1932
From Chesterfield education; the record of four years of experiment and reconstruction, 1932
Situations Vacant in Chesterfield in 1895.
from the Derbyshire Courier, 12 January 1895
from the Derbyshire Courier, 12 January 1895
November 16, 2024 at 1:34 PM
Situations Vacant in Chesterfield in 1895.
from the Derbyshire Courier, 12 January 1895
from the Derbyshire Courier, 12 January 1895
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We like showing old #photographs, like this one of #Matlock Bank’s wishing stone. Walk around it 3 times widdershins (or anti-clockwise to you and me), then stand on top and it will grant you a wish. Another less energetic version says just sit on it and wish. Did it work for these girls?
November 15, 2024 at 11:06 AM
We like showing old #photographs, like this one of #Matlock Bank’s wishing stone. Walk around it 3 times widdershins (or anti-clockwise to you and me), then stand on top and it will grant you a wish. Another less energetic version says just sit on it and wish. Did it work for these girls?