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Image Reference No. : DP-TAN-AL-06
Details : Alvaston library was founded in 1913 by the Carnegie UK Trust.
Designed by Arthur Eaton and was completed in 1916 but did not
actually open until January 1920. In 1972 it ceased to be a library
and was used as a store for Derby museum until it was demolished in 1978.
Things to look for : All that remains today is the entrance gate and some of the
trees which have grown somewhat in 67 years !
In 2007/2008 this view changed again as Lakeside community primary school was built on this area.
Photo A taken : 1936
Photo B taken : February 7th 2003
Time elapsed : 67 years
Exact Map Location : click HERE.
I would like to thank Derby Museum & Art Gallery for allowing me to use Photo A.
There is also a THREE stage HD video of this then and now available to view on my YouTube channel - Alvaston Library Three Stage then and now.
Image Reference No. : DP-TAN-CC1-07
Details : This is a view of the former railway transshipment buildings at High Peak junction, next to the Cromford canal. This was where goods were exchanged between the boats and the wagons.
The building seen to the left in the old photo is Leawood Pumping station.
Things to look for : The rail tracks vanish along with most of the crane, just the central post of the crane remains. Trees obscure the view of the Leawood pump.
Photo A taken : June 1962
Photo B taken : 26th July 2002
Time elapsed : 40 years
Exact Map Location : click HERE.
Image Reference No. : DP-TAN-VMD-08
Details : This is a well known Dracott landmark. Victoria mills is a four-story building which was completed in 1907, At the time this lace mill was the largest lace factory in Europe.
In 1948 J W Parry & company moved into the building and by 1950 they were the largest independent producer of discharge lamp control gear in the UK. JW Parry moved from the building in 1997. Today the mill is vacant having been given planning permission to convert it into 104 apartments with leisure centre.
Update : Apartments now open.
Things to look for : The building has pretty much remained the same in the last 60 years. But the house to the left has been demolished.
Photo A taken : 1940
Photo B taken : January 31st 2003
Time elapsed : 63 years
Exact Map Location : click HERE.
Image Reference No. : DP-TAN-DCSL-09
Details : This view of the former Derby canal route was taken from the canal bridge at Shelton Lock, where the A514 Derby road passes over it. The Derby canal opened 1796 and was abandoned in 1964. The route of the canal still remains here today but as a cycle path. The Derby canal will return along this route within the next 10 years, as the Derby Canal Society are restoring it to its former glory.
Things to look for : The original stonework of the lock chamber remains on the right side. The lock keepers cottage is demolished. The former Derby Canal is turned into a Cycle path.
Photo A taken : 1900
Photo B taken : December 12th 2002
Time elapsed : 102 years
Exact Map Location : click HERE.
Image Reference No. : DP-TAN-RTV-10
Details : This is a view from Pride Parkway flyover, looking down Railway Terrace as it heads towards Derby train station. The Brunswick pub is in the centre of the shot. Just in front of the Brunswick the 'Bemrose arm' connected to the former Derby canal which ran where Siddals road is today.
Things to look for : New buildings appear on the right side. CCTV lamppost fitted on the left.
Photo A taken : 31st May 2001
Photo B taken : 27th December 2002
Time elapsed : 1 year 6 months
Exact Map Location : click HERE.