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chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk Chesterfield Museum tells the story of the town from Roman times to the present day.

1435 Theatre & Museum, where people and stories meet - coming later in 2026! 1435 brings together entertainment and heritage under one roof, in a multi-million-pound transformation designed to delight, inform, and entertain. There is also a small art gallery, and a programme of temporary exhibitions and events throughout the year.

29/08/2026

Working Life...
Workers at Robinsons enjoyed a wide variety of social activities. Their Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society performed regularly at Bradbury Hall in Brampton. Robinsons bought the building in 1928 and it served as a canteen and social venue for the company.

27/08/2026

A celebration in flowers of 100 years of Derbyshire Cricket Club playing at Queen's Park. Despite a short break from 1998 to 2005, Derbyshire County cricket has been a long standing feature in the park.

25/08/2026

Working life...
Of course, having fun and getting out and about always means a photo opportunity. The anticipation of waiting for your photos to be developed and wondering how many would be covered by a thumb!

22/08/2026

Working Life...
Throughout WWII, the Parks Committee tried to provide a wide range of entertainment throughout the summer months. 1945 was no different and concerts, puppet shows and sports events were all on offer across Chesterfield's parks.

20/08/2026

Working Life...
The inside of the Regal Cinema on Cavendish Street shortly after it opened in the 1930s. Music was provided by the Compton Cinema organ which was one of the best cinema organs to have at the time.

15/08/2026

Working Life...
The Diamond Jubilee Drill Hall which stood on Ashgate Road, was not only the headquarters of the 6th Battalion of the Sherwood Foresters, but was also used for public meetings, concerts and wrestling matches. We're very intrigued by 'the Ghoul' who was apparently a mystery wrestler in a mask!

08/08/2026

Working Life...
This little spoon was given as a prize at the Rendezvous Dance Hall on Sheffield Road in the 1920s. The dance hall opened in 1925 with popular tea dances. It was later used for boxing matches and was adapted as a roller skating rink.

06/08/2026

Working Life...
All the fun of the fair! A great view of the rides at Chesterfield's Medieval Fun Day in 1997. The fun days began in 1980 and marked the start of the summer holidays.

01/08/2026

Working Life...
August sees us looking at everything leisure related. So although the football season doesn't start again until later this month, here's a programme from the Spireites from 1979. Chesterfield won 3-2 by the way!

30/07/2026

Working Life...
This an intriguing photo. Dating from the 1920s, it's thought to be taken in the woodyard behind the former Market Place Station and the the Portland Hotel. You can just make out 'Green's / West Bars' on the side of the truck. But it seems an optical illusion. Are the planks actually hanging off the back of the vehicle or is it the stack behind?

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Corporation Street
Chesterfield
S417TX

Website

http://chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk/

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