An illustrated history of railways around Chesterfield, Staveley and the Hope Valley, from the early years of the railways up to 2019. A history of railways in the area is followed by chapters of black & white photographs including pictures of stations, goods yards, locomotive depots and all kinds of railway structures, as well as locomotives in action. All photographs are accompanied by extensive captions, telling the story of how railways in the area have developed. 128 pages.