Then and now photographs of Derby and Derbyshire by Andy Savage

"A truly unique way to see changes in time using two perfectly lined up images, one old & one new."
High quality and resolution interactive fading photos showing local scenes as they were and how they are today from exactly the same view point.
Then and now, Now and then, Past and Present, Old and New, Before and After. Call it what you want, just try one and see the effect!.
To view a presentation just click on a thumbnail photo below, (the thumbnail image shows the image as it is today.) Once you click on one, it will open a new window and the presentation data will be loaded, this should not take more than a minute or so on dial-up modem or just a few seconds on Broadband. Once it has loaded it should auto-play, The fading will repeat back and forth forever. You can pause the fade at any time using the Pause button. Just click the Play button to restart the fading. To quit the presentation just click the red X Quit button or close the window.
For more info read see the main then and now index.

These are interactive fading images presented using Adobe Flash, You must have a screen resolution of 1024x768 (or greater) to view these presentations, I have designed them so that they use as much of the browser viewing window as possible. A reasonable specification PC is required (850MHz+) otherwise the image fading will be extremely slow. If you enjoy watching these presentations then please leave some comments for my guest book by using the link at the top/right of this window.

This page is just one of many sets of then and now photographs, to see others visit the index by clicking on the Then and now Home button at the top of this page or use the Previous and Next links below to see the previous and next set of five fading images.

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Thumbnail view The thumbnail shows the view today.	Details about the two photos used in the 'Then and now'
Click the thumbnail to view.	Photo Description : Teacher Training College, Derby. Image Reference No. : DP-TAN-TTC-21 Details : Scene showing Teacher Training College (now Derby Business centre) This building was built in 1851 to the designs of Henry Isacc Stevens of Derby, It was built as a Diocesan Training college but today is houses several small companies. Things to look for : This view has not changed that much, you have to look closely to see the little changes. Photo A taken : 1910 (postcard) Photo B taken : 3rd January 2005 Time elapsed : 93 years Exact Map Location : click HERE. I would like to thank Tim Webb for providing Photo A
Click the thumbnail to view.	Photo Description : College Primary school, Great Northern Road entrance, Derby. Image Reference No. : DP-TAN-CPS-22 Details : Scene showing the back entrance to the former College Primary school. Things to look for : This view has changed rather a lot, the school and a lot of buildings around have been demolished and replaced with this housing estate. The only feature that you can still see now is the chimney stack of the house in the middle. Photo A taken : 1986 Photo B taken : 31st December 2004 Time elapsed : 18 years Exact Map Location : click HERE. I would like to thank Erica Perry for providing Photo A, To see many photos of the former college school please see the page HERE.
Click the thumbnail to view.	Photo Description : Nottingham Road, Borrowash, Derbyshire. Image Reference No. : DP-TAN-NRB-23 Details : Scene showing Nottingham Road at its junction with Station Road in Borrowash. Things to look for : This excellent view in Borrowash shows the Noah's Ark pub at the end of Station Road. A Barton bus waits to pick up passengers, The spire of Borrowash Methodist church (built in 1826 ) can be seen above the bus. The road to the right here will take you to Elvaston Castle, the road straight ahead will take you to Risley. Photo A taken : 1926 Photo B taken : 11th June 2003 Time elapsed : 100 years Exact Map Location : click HERE. I would like to thank Simon Hardy for providing Photo A
Click the thumbnail to view.	Photo Description : Nottingham Road, Derby, Derbyshire. Image Reference No. : DP-TAN-NRV-24 Details : Scene showing the railway bridge over old Nottingham road. Things to look for : The bridge here takes the Railway over Nottingham Road. The dip in the road on the left side of Photo A was so Trams could navigate under the railway bridge. The arch to the right (seen in Photo B) was where the Derby Canal once flowed. n.b) The observant amongst you will have spotted that I have actually taken my photo from the wrong side of the railway bridge, When I get time I will retake my now photo. Photo A taken : 1930 Photo B taken : 2003 Time elapsed : 73 Years Exact Map Location : click HERE.
Click the thumbnail to view.	Photo Description : Reginald Street Baths, Derby, Derbyshire. Image Reference No. : DP-TAN-RSB-25 Details : Scene showing Reginald street slipper baths, built in 1903 by borough surveyor John Ward, It closed its doors in 1982 it has now been converted into a retirement home. The original clock by John Smith's of Derby is still sited on the front of this listed building. Things to look for : Demolition of the building to the right. Photo A taken : 1948 Photo B taken : 2003 Time elapsed : 55 years Exact Map Location : click HERE.

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