Then and now photographs of Derby and Derbyshire by Andy Savage

Derby & Derbyshire Then and now photographs
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!

All images used for Photo B © Andy Savage & © www.derbyphotos.co.uk
Most images used for photo A are taken from my collection of postcards or photos lent to me, Credit is given in all cases unless I can not find out who gave me the image, if you are the copyright owner then please get in touch so you can be credited.

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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 : Friar Gate Railway bridge view, Derby. Image Reference No. : DP-TAN-FRIARBRID-96 Details : This view shows Friar gate railway bridge as viewed from the junction of Ford Street and Stafford Street. The bridge was built in 1876 to carry the Great Northern Railway over the street. Even though 91 years have passed, the view has not really changed that much ,Thankfully the ornate bridge remains although in need of some repair work and a good lick of paint. Photo A taken : 1914 Photo B taken : 6th June 2005 Time elapsed : 91 years Exact Map Location : click HERE. I would like to thank Derby Museum & Art Gallery for allowing me to use Photo A.
Click the thumbnail to view.	Photo Description : Bridge Street view, Derby. Image Reference No. : DP-TAN-BRIDGEST-97 Details : This shows a view of Bridge Street from part way down Mill Street. These two Georgian houses at 18-20 Bridge Street were built in 1795. Just of shot to the left of this view stands St John's Church, you can see the railings of the churchyard in Photo B, but not in Photo A, presumably these had been removed for the war effort. Photo A taken : 1946 Photo B taken : 6th June 2005 Time elapsed : 59 years Exact Map Location : click HERE. I would like to thank Derby Museum & Art Gallery for allowing me to use Photo A.
Click the thumbnail to view.	Photo Description : Willow Row view, Derby. Image Reference No. : DP-TAN-WILLOW-98 Details : This shows a view of Jury Lane/Bold Lane as seen from the end of Willow Row. Some major changes to see here, the only thing remaining is the parapet of the 1772 Grand Jury Room. Photo A taken : 1913 Photo B taken : 5th June 2005 Time elapsed : 59 years Exact Map Location : click HERE. I would like to thank Derby Museum & Art Gallery for allowing me to use Photo A.
Click the thumbnail to view.	Photo Description : Friar gate corner view, Derby. Image Reference No. : DP-TAN-FRIAR2-99 Details : This view shows a view where Friar gate meets Ford Street/Stafford street. In Photo A the building next to the Friary is the Unitarian chapel built in 1698 (Derby's oldest chapel at the time of demolision 1963). Today this site is occupied by Roman House, Heritage Gate. Notice how the large stone pillar on the left of the Friary has been replaced with a slightly different design. Photo A taken : 1963 Photo B taken : 5th June 2005 Time elapsed : 42 years Exact Map Location : click HERE. I would like to thank Derby Museum & Art Gallery for allowing me to use Photo A.
Click the thumbnail to view.	Photo Description : Shardlow Lock on the Trent and Mersey Canal, Shardlow, Derbyshire. Image Reference No. : DP-TAN-SHARDLOW1-100 Details : This shows a view of the Lock Cottage on the Trent and Mersey Canal at Shardlow. The building on the left of Photo A used to be a public house. Even though 97 years have passed this scene still looks pretty much the same. Photo A taken : 1908 (postcard) Photo B taken : 10th June 2005 Time elapsed : 97 years Exact Map Location : click HERE.

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