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Andy I grew up in NE England in the 50s , never been to Derby but all photos excellent.
The Then and nows are brillant, as a keen photographer since aged 14  I appreciate all the work you have put into your page.

John Richardson
Sydney, NSW

Hi Andy,
I have just been admiring your work in Derby Cathedral. It was a really great experience, the Cathedral is so bright and airy and the decoration of the Organ and screen was so fresh.
Your City should be proud of such a beautifull Heritage.
Sincerely,

Jack Westcott
Port Kennedy, near Perth, Western Australia

Hello
I just wanted to say how brilliant your site is.  What a lot of hard work - well done.  I particularly like the Wingfield Manor panorama - it's just over the hill from here and I never knew you could get up the tower!

Congratulations and kind regards,

Ann Halford
Oakerthorpe - next village to South Wingfield, Derbyshire

Great work Andy.

It has inspired me to get out some of my old photos of Derby street scenes.
(late 70's to early 80's).

Regards,

Jack Cameron
Derby

This is the most wonderful site. I will be visiting Derby for the first time in October and thanks to your photos I am more excited than ever.
You have a wonderful eye for composition and Derby is now alive for me in ways I would never have anticipated.
I can't wait to walk the streets of this beautiful town and see in person the sights you have captured through the lens of your camera.

Kathy
Jacksonville, Florida USA

I have always enjoyed Then and Now books of Derby and other places I know. However, I have always been disappointed that they are so rarely taken from exactly the same location. I have even attempted Then and Now photos of my own, based on some Derbyshire locations, and know how difficult it is to achieve a successful result, not only finding the viewpoint but also matching the camera lens.
I have been really amazed at the results you have achieved. They are so accurate that it is hard to believe they have been produced by someone working in his spare time rather than by a full time professional being commissioned to produce them.
The idea of fading between the two views makes brilliant use of the medium with far more stunning results than pictures side by side in a book.
I look forward to seeing more Then and nows.

Miles Burgoyne
Ripley, Derbyshire

I was born in Holbrook, Belper in January 1952, but raised in
Mickleover. I started work in Derby City Hospital in 1967 and in 1969 moved to London,
then later to Surrey.

I am still a Derbyshire man, wherever I am!

I would like to thank you for your most excellent site. Looking at the photos brought many happy memories.

Philip Birks
Weybridge, Surrey

Hello Andy.
Congratulations on producing a fantastic site, I've veiwed some of the other past and present sites and must say they are nowhere near as good as yours.
The "disolve" effect is an exellent idea.
I'm sure I'll be coming back to your pics again and again over the next few months. Well Done!

J., London.