Old Photographs by Dave Upton
This page features old pictures that were photographed by former Derby
resident Dave Upton and were taken when he was 15.
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All of the photographs on this page have been scanned in from old photographs supplied to me by Dave Upton.

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I would like to thank him for supplying them to me so we can all share the old memories.

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• Old Photos of Derby & Derbyshire by Dave Upton.
Photo Description : The Seranaders or The Arcadians
Image Reference No. : DP-OLDDUCOL-01
Approx Date of photo : 1948
Other Information : This busy photo was taken in Station Square at the back of the Midland Hotel near Nelson Street, the overhead covered footbridge leads to the Locomotive works.
Photo Description : The Seranaders or The Arcadians
Image Reference No. : DP-OLDDUCOL-02
Approx Date of photo : 1948
Other Information : This picture is the back of the Midland Hotel.



Bertram Mills’ Circus was extreamly popular in the 1930s and 1940s.When Bertram Mills retired, his sons continued to develop his circus, bringing new acts from across Europe and America. They also continued to tour Bertram Mills’ Circus across the UK.

Elephants : Manjoulah, Lechmey, Patho, Kathol, Hungoly & Jenny came to Bertram Mills' Circus as youngsters. Their ages ranged from two to six years old and some stayed with the circus for over 20 years.
Photo Description : Bertram Mills Circus
Image Reference No. : DP-OLDDUCOL-03
Approx Date of photo : 1947
Other Information : This shows the Elephants of Bertram Mills Circus arriving at Derby railway station. Turning from the cattle market into the lane down to the meadows were the circus is sited.
Photo Description : Bertram Mills Circus 2
Image Reference No. : DP-OLDDUCOL-04
Approx Date of photo : 1947
Other Information : This shows the Elephants of Bertram Mills Circus arriving at Derby railway station. Turning from the cattle market into the lane down to the meadows were the circus is sited.

Photo Description : Derby Arboretum flower display
Image Reference No. : DP-OLDDUCOL-05
Approx Date of photo : 1949
Other Information : This shows a flower display in the Arboretum.
Photo Description : Derby Arboretum flower display 2
Image Reference No. : DP-OLDDUCOL-06
Approx Date of photo : 1949
Other Information : This shows a flower display in the Arboretum marking when New Zealand Cricket team visited Derby.

Photo Description : Derek Ibbotson
Image Reference No. : DP-OLDDUCOL-07
Approx Date of photo : 1953
Other Information : This shows Derek Ibbotson running at Osmaston road sports centre.
Photo Description : Rowing on the Derwent
Image Reference No. : DP-OLDDUCOL-08
Approx Date of photo : 1953
Other Information : This shows a view of the Derwent looking towards town.

Photo Description : Markeaton Park, pond view
Image Reference No. : DP-OLDDUCOL-09
Approx Date of photo : 1953
Other Information : This shows the small stone bridge, duck pond and buildings to the left which today are used as Markeaton Craft Village.
Photo Description : Markeaton Park, waterfall bridge
Image Reference No. : DP-OLDDUCOL-10
Approx Date of photo : 1953
Other Information : This shows the small stone bridge which is still present in the park today.
Photo Description : View of Matlock Bath
Image Reference No. : DP-OLDDUCOL-11
Approx Date of photo : 1953
Other Information : This is a view looking down on Matlock Bath.


Photo Description : View of Matlock Bath Pavillion
Image Reference No. : DP-OLDDUCOL-12
Approx Date of photo : 1953
Other Information : This is a view looking down on Matlock Bath Pavillion from the top of the cliffs.
Photo Description : Corner of Cotton Lane
Image Reference No. : DP-OLDDUCOL-13
Approx Date of photo : 1968
Other Information : This shows the junction of Cotton Lane with Osmaston Rd. The cake shop on this corner sold Birds Cakes until 1962 then was a bookmakers owned by George Siddal, then by his son until 1970 when it was demolished.
The cafe behind me on the corner was a small confectioners /tobacconists in 1947 which my dad owned.
The building on the right side of Osmaston road was Carriage & Wagon works canteen.
In 1970's the streets of Graham street, Gilman street and Russel street were demolished. They have remained as parkland since then.
Photo Description : Tissington well dressing
Image Reference No. : DP-OLDDUCOL-14
Approx Date of photo : 1956
Other Information : This was one of the well dressings at Tissinton in 1956.

Photo Description : Kennings garage, Alexandra street
Image Reference No. : DP-OLDDUCOL-15
Approx Date of photo : 1920's
Other Information : This rare photo shows the former Kennings garage which used to be located on the corner of Alexandra street and Osmaston road.
The quality of this image is not very good as it is from a copy.
Photo Description : Markeaton Park view
Image Reference No. : DP-OLDDUCOL-16
Approx Date of photo : 1950
Other Information : This scene taken in Markeaton Park shows the former Markeaton Hall which was demolished in the late 1960's.
The Orangery seen on the left, still remains today.

This set of 4 images were kindly provided by Terry Palmer
Photo Description : Derby Cathedral View 1
Image Reference No. : DP-OLDDUCOL-17
Approx Date of photo : 1950's
Other Information : This was the view from the top of Derby Cathedral looking towards the Council house. The original Assembly rooms (demolished 1972) can be seen in this photo !
Post-war shortage of building materials delayed the completion of the Council House until 1954.
Photo Description : Derby Cathedral View 2
Image Reference No. : DP-OLDDUCOL-18
Approx Date of photo : 1950's
Other Information : This was the view from the top of Derby Cathedral looking down on Queen street.
Photo Description : Derby Cathedral View 3
Image Reference No. : DP-OLDDUCOL-19
Approx Date of photo : 1950's
Other Information : This was the view from the top of Derby Cathedral looking towards Derby's old Power Station which was built in 1921. It was demolished in the early 1970's.To the left of Silk Mill Lane is the original 1893 section of the power Station.In the distance the mass of sidings forming the London Midland and Scottish Railway's St Mary's goods depot are visible.
Photo Description : Derby Cathedral View 4
Image Reference No. : DP-OLDDUCOL-20
Approx Date of photo : 1950's
Other Information : This was the view from the top of Derby Cathedral looking towards the West end.


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