Old Derby Pictures: Museum's latest exhibition shows how the city has changed over the years

Ria Ghei
By Ria Ghei
Published 23rd May 2024, 16:41 BST
Iron Gate Derby is one of the city centre locations immortalised in a painting. It is part of The Alfred Edward Goodey Collection of ‘Old Derby’ Pictures currently showcased at Derby Museum on The Strand | Photo Ria GheiIron Gate Derby is one of the city centre locations immortalised in a painting. It is part of The Alfred Edward Goodey Collection of ‘Old Derby’ Pictures currently showcased at Derby Museum on The Strand | Photo Ria Ghei
Iron Gate Derby is one of the city centre locations immortalised in a painting. It is part of The Alfred Edward Goodey Collection of ‘Old Derby’ Pictures currently showcased at Derby Museum on The Strand | Photo Ria Ghei | Ria Ghei
The art collection is a great way to learn more about Derby whilst going on a cool Derby tour

A local museum’s exhibition is offering locals the chance to go ‘history spotting’ around the city.

Derby Museum is hosting The Alfred Edward Goodey Collection of ‘Old Derby’ Pictures.

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The display is made up of over 50 prints, drawings and paintings of Derby from 1600 to early 1930s.

They are part of local philanthropist Alfred Edward Goodey’s collection, who gifted the impressive curation to Derby Museum.

Several depictions of Derby are showcased in the exhibition, giving eagle-eyed Derby fans the challenge to see if they can spot Derby today, in the paintings of yesterday.

We spotted a few Derby sites that have been immortalised in paint.

Iron Gate

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Iron Gate through the ages: right is a photo taken yesterday, left is a depiction from 1866 Iron Gate through the ages: right is a photo taken yesterday, left is a depiction from 1866
Iron Gate through the ages: right is a photo taken yesterday, left is a depiction from 1866 | Ria Ghei | Watercolour by Alfred John Keene at Derby Museum

On the left is a photo of Iron Gate taken on Wednesday May 22, 2024.

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On the right is a watercolour depiction of Iron Gate how it looked in 1866, painted by Alfred John Keene in 1916.

Sadler Gate

The Old Blacksmith’s Yard on Sadler Gate Derby was formerly known as Palfree's Yard The Old Blacksmith’s Yard on Sadler Gate Derby was formerly known as Palfree's Yard
The Old Blacksmith’s Yard on Sadler Gate Derby was formerly known as Palfree's Yard | Ria Ghei | Oil on canvas by Frank Sherwin at Derby Museum

On the left is a photo taken on Wednesday May 22, 2024.

On the right is an oil painting by Frank Sherwin in 1968. It is a depiction of Palfree’s Yard, renamed as The Old Blacksmith’s Yard, where a man can be seen standing at the entrance.

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Spotting Derby sites ‘before and after’ can be a thrilling activity, regardless of being a keen historian or not.

A View Of Derby: The Alfred Edward Goodey Collection of ‘Old Derby’ Pictures runs until Sunday May 26, 2024.

Address: Derby Museum and Art Gallery, The Strand, Derby DE1 1BS

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