Eyam's sombre history is truly sobering. These are the houses where the Great Plague broke out in the summer of 1965. The brave village isolated itself from the outside world to halt the infection and stop it from spreading further. After 16 months only 83 of the village's 350 inhabitants had survived. This print is from Hutchinson's Britain Beautiful, edited by Walter Hutchinson, volume I, 1924-1926. placeholder image
Eyam's sombre history is truly sobering. These are the houses where the Great Plague broke out in the summer of 1965. The brave village isolated itself from the outside world to halt the infection and stop it from spreading further. After 16 months only 83 of the village's 350 inhabitants had survived. This print is from Hutchinson's Britain Beautiful, edited by Walter Hutchinson, volume I, 1924-1926. | The Print Collector/Getty Images

12 black and white photos that reveal the charm of Derbyshire

Ria Ghei
By Ria Ghei

Senior Reporter

Published 7th Dec 2025, 09:45 GMT

Step back in time with 12 stunning black and white photos that showcase the captivating beauty and historical allure of Derbyshire.

The 21st century may be filled with great technological innovations and inventions, however there is something so charming about times gone by.

Maybe, as we near the end of year, bracing for a busy festive season that we look for ways to take stock.

One way is to appreciate the rich heritage of our beautiful county and to reflect on the past and delve into old photographs.

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From photos of the great Chatsworth House, to a fairground with an old school carousel at Riddings Park, we invite you to enjoy a trip into the past.

The town hall in around the 1900s

5. Buxton Town Hall

The town hall in around the 1900s | Heritage Images/Getty Images

Taken in around 1894, this shows one of the finest examples of a medieval manor house in England. It dates from the 12th century to the early 17th century.

6. Haddon Hall

Taken in around 1894, this shows one of the finest examples of a medieval manor house in England. It dates from the 12th century to the early 17th century. | The Print Collector/Getty Images

Taken around 1907 is the grand building designed by the architect Robert Smythson. It was built between 1590 and 1597 and is a leading example of the Elizabethan prodigy house.

7. Hardwick Hall

Taken around 1907 is the grand building designed by the architect Robert Smythson. It was built between 1590 and 1597 and is a leading example of the Elizabethan prodigy house. | Print Collector/Getty Images

Riber Castle was built on a hilltop near Matlock in 1862. This photo is from around 1900.

8. Riber Castle

Riber Castle was built on a hilltop near Matlock in 1862. This photo is from around 1900. | Heritage Images/Getty Images

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