Old Derby Photographs & Postcards by Frank Grimshaw
This page features old pictures that were supplied by former Mickleover
resident Frank Grimshaw.
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All of the images on this page have been scanned in from old photographs & postcards supplied to me by Frank Grimshaw.
I would like to thank him for supplying them to me so we can all share the old memories.

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Photo Description : Aerial view over Mickleover 1950
Image Reference No. : DP-OLDFGCOL-01
Approx Date of photo : August 1950
For a MODERN aerial photo with overlayed map click HERE
Other Information : This wonderful aerial view shows Mickleover in the summer of 1950.

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Photo Description : Opening of Mickleover Boy's club 1942
Image Reference No. : DP-OLDFGCOL-16
Approx Date of photo : 23rd July 1942
Other Information : This shows the Mayor and Mayoress of Derby Opening the Mickleover Boy's Club, later as one activity to 'form' Mickleover Old Boys F.C. in the Derby Senior league, now having become Mickleover Sports in the Northern Counties East Premier Division. It was on the site of the ex-Methodist Chapel in Orchard Street, Mickleover. We also organised fund raising raffles, Bring and Buy, a Whist Drive and dance, etc. coercing the local shopkeepers to donate prizes to cover the cost of materials that needed to be purchased - those which didn't miraculously appear from unknown other sources! And this all in Wartime!

This section shows various postcard scenes of Derby
Photo Description : The Spot
Image Reference No. : DP-OLDFGCOL-02
Approx Date of photo : 1950's
Other Information : This view taken in the town centre shows The Spot, this is where London road and Osmaston Road meet.
Photo Description : Markeaton Park
Image Reference No. : DP-OLDFGCOL-03
Approx Date of photo : 1950's
Other Information : This summer scene shows the boating lake at Markeaton park. There are several boats on the lake, someone fishing and someone walking their dog.
Just as popular then as it is today.
Photo Description : Saint Mary's Bridge
Image Reference No. : DP-OLDFGCOL-04
Approx Date of photo : 1950's
Other Information : This view of Saint Mary's bridge and St Mary's bridge chapel was taken from a position where the former Derby Canal entered the river Derwent. The Derby canal is the section of water going ahead of the camera viewpoint.
Photo Description : The Council House
Image Reference No. : DP-OLDFGCOL-05
Approx Date of photo : 1950's
Other Information : This view shows the Council House and Derby river gardens as viewed from the far end of the river gardens. All saints church can be seen distant right. The culverted Markeaton brook can be seen entering the water mid postion in this photo.
Photo Description : The Church of All Saints
Image Reference No. : DP-OLDFGCOL-06
Approx Date of photo : 1950's
Other Information : This shows the Church of All Saints which today is the Derby Cathedral. The road we are looking up is Saint Mary's gate.
Photo Description : Composite of five Derby scenes
Image Reference No. : DP-OLDFGCOL-07
Approx Date of photo : 1950's
Other Information : This shows a composite of five Derby Scenes :
Derby Cathedral, The Square, The Market Place, St Mary's bridge, The Arboretum.

Photo Description : Composite of five Derby scenes
Image Reference No. : DP-OLDFGCOL-08
Approx Date of photo : 1950's
Other Information : This shows a composite of five Derby Scenes :
Markeaton Park, Irongate, Victoria street, St Werburghs church, Darley Abbey park.
Photo Description : Saint Werburgh's church
Image Reference No. : DP-OLDFGCOL-09
Approx Date of photo : 1950's
Other Information : This shows Saint Werburgh's church and the offices for the Gas light & coke company built in 1889 to the left.
Photo Description : Saint Mary's bridge - Colour
Image Reference No. : DP-OLDFGCOL-10
Approx Date of photo : 1950's
Other Information : This view of Saint Mary's bridge and St Mary's bridge chapel was taken from a position where the former Derby Canal entered the river Derwent.
Photo Description : Derby Cathedral Interior view
Image Reference No. : DP-OLDFGCOL-15
Approx Date of photo : 1960's
Other Information : This view shows the interior of Derby Cathedral.


Postcards of Mickleover street views
Photo Description : Western Road, Mickleover
Image Reference No. : DP-OLDFGCOL-11
Approx Date of photo : 1950's
Other Information : This view shows Western Road in Mickleover. Notice the horse and cart in the distance !
Very little has changed in this view in the last 50 years.
Photo Description : Vicarage Road, Mickleover
Image Reference No. : DP-OLDFGCOL-12
Approx Date of photo : 1950's
Other Information : This view shows Vicarage Road in Mickleover
Photo Description : Devonshire Drive, Mickleover
Image Reference No. : DP-OLDFGCOL-13
Approx Date of photo : 1950's
Other Information : This view shows Devonshire Drive in Mickleover.
Photo Description : Station Road, Mickleover
Image Reference No. : DP-OLDFGCOL-14
Approx Date of photo : 1950's
Other Information : This view shows Station Road in Mickleover.


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