Joseph Kerry and Charlotte Wagstaff, both aged 4, at Swanwick Pre-School's bonnet parade which formed part of an Easter fayre.Joseph Kerry and Charlotte Wagstaff, both aged 4, at Swanwick Pre-School's bonnet parade which formed part of an Easter fayre.
Joseph Kerry and Charlotte Wagstaff, both aged 4, at Swanwick Pre-School's bonnet parade which formed part of an Easter fayre.

Easter bonnets and chocolate eggs as Derbyshire children and grown-ups roll back the years in 14 awesome retro photos

By Gay Bolton
Published 26th Mar 2024, 14:27 BST
Fancy bonnets and treats galore – children and grown-ups in Derbyshire know how to have fun at Easter time.

A search through our archives has uncovered home-made hats and winners with their chocolate eggs.

Roll back the years and see if you can spot anyone you recognise among our fantastic retro photos.

Sarah Roche, front, with the Easter bonnet competition winners at Marsh Lane school.

5. 2008

Sarah Roche, front, with the Easter bonnet competition winners at Marsh Lane school. Photo: Terry Walden

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Sophie Bowler, 3, of Cromford Playgroup and Jade Smith, 11, and Catherine Wragg, 6, of Cromford C of E Primary School with their winning designs for the Easter egg competition.

6. 2006

Sophie Bowler, 3, of Cromford Playgroup and Jade Smith, 11, and Catherine Wragg, 6, of Cromford C of E Primary School with their winning designs for the Easter egg competition. Photo: Paul Robinson

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Do you recognise anyone in this photo of the Easter bonnet parade in Ripley more than half a century ago?

7. 1960s

Do you recognise anyone in this photo of the Easter bonnet parade in Ripley more than half a century ago? Photo: Submitted

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Tilly Fullwood, 4 and Francesca Howitt, 3, at Swanwick Pre School's Easter fair.

8. 2008

Tilly Fullwood, 4 and Francesca Howitt, 3, at Swanwick Pre School's Easter fair. Photo: Brian Eyre

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