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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 | |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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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