We delved into the archives to find these images of your grandparents and great grandparents keeping calm and carrying on with daily life despite the ever-present threat of German bombs.
1. War hero
Frank Wilson from Chesterfield was in the Russian Convoy during the war - here he is aged 17 Photo: SUBMITTED
2. May Queen
May Queen Maureen Smith (now Maureen Pearson) was crowned Queen Wallflower in 1944 Photo: Julia Armstrong
3. Bombers over Chesterfield
The last time a bomber flew over Chesterfield during WW2 Photo: submitted
4. Outside a Chesterfield home
Waitign for a returning love Photo: John Cuttriss