Thousands of people visited Chesterfield town centre today for a fun-filled event as Chesterfield was transported back to the 1940s for the day.
The popular 1940s Market returned to the town, on 10 April, with a variety of entertainment for the whole family to enjoy.
This year those visiting the market got to see:
- The Kalamazoo Dance Band
- The Daisy Belles
- A display of classic cars, vintage fire engine and military vehicles in the Market Place,
- An escape artist and glass walker
- Laurel and Hardy Magicians
- A Walkabout Pilot with his magnificent ‘flying machine’
- A replica Hurricane plane
- A Mini Soldiers Camp will be set up near the Crooked Spire Church
- A 1940s mining display
- Performances from a variety of 1940s style singers across the town including, Natasha Harper, Kyle Evans, Jayne Darling, Johnny Victory, Viva La Vintage and Lady Lindy
There were also awards for the best dressed trader – with Sarah Hawkins winning first place, Maurice Thorpe coming second and Adrian Ashton taking third place.
Maurice Thorpe, said: “It’s an amazing event, it brings people in, I’ve been on this stall for 39 years and its always great weather and a good event. It’s nice to be appreciated for trying with a best dressed trader award. There’s not a bad word I can say about it.
“The amount of people that have been here today is incredible. Everyone should definitely come along next year and with the improvements to the market it should be an even better event.”
First published on 10/04/2025
Last updated on 10/04/2025
