Another Facebook account calling itself Chesterfield & District Local History Society, is not now our official account. There’s details in this post on how to access our current official Facebook account. The duplicate account you don’t want to be following has an oil painting of Chesterfield Market Place in 1858 by Henry Smyth on its […]
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Death of Al Needham
We are very sorry to hear that legendary dance-band leader and Jazz trumpeter Al Needham has recently died. Al will be known to a generation of local people who enjoyed his music making and playing, latterly at the popular Jazz Club at the Olde House, Loundsley Green. As a tribute our Chairman, David McPhie, has […]
In this post we look at the history the former courthouse near the railway station, on Brimington Road and Malkin Street, which is currently (28 January 2024) being demolished. The building is to be replaced by a temporary car park until some form of firm proposals are developed for its replacement. Latterly part used by […]
Our March 2024 newsletter is now available. Just click on the download button below to access it. Our newsletters are sent out to members a few days before we publish them on this website. So why not join us and get the news first! In this newsletter you can find out about Chesterfield’s various police […]
We haven’t yet been able to confirm the venue for our next (20 May) meeting – please keep checking back here or use our Facebook page. Unfortunately we had a few problems with our planned venue which was going to held in St Thomas Church, Chatsworth Road, itself. A quick swap over to the adjacent […]