A quaint Derbyshire village nestled at the edge of the Peak District may seem like a typical old village, but for those who look closely, they’ll realise it’s more familiar than they initially thought.

Historically, the village is known for its role in the industrial revolution, with Sir Richard Arkwright constructing the world’s first water-powered cotton mill there. From 1771, Cromford emerged as a pioneer for factory systems and continued to foster an entire community of industrialisation that remains accessible for exploration today.

However, that’s not why many people might recognise the now disused railway station situated in the heart of the village. It’s a familiar sight to Oasis fans worldwide, who will identify this building as the train station from the cover of the band’s first number one song, Some Might Say.

The cover features renowned duo Noel and Liam Gallagher standing at Cromford railway station, located right in the middle of the Derwent Valley in Derbyshire, during the depths of winter. Liam can be seen on the bridge, saluting the camera; meanwhile, Noel is on the edge of the platform, holding a watering can.

But the burning question is, why did they select this station, so distant from their hometown of Manchester and with no apparent relevance to the song? Well, the station had fallen victim to the cuts of the 1960s, when it used to be part of a main line between London and Manchester – until its closure in 1968.

This left the remainder of the line as a single-track railway, rendering their waiting room and platform utterly abandoned and unused. Thus, it provided the ideal location for a photoshoot featuring the Gallagher brothers without any train disruptions.

Brian Cannon, the graphic designer and art director who co-created the cover, explained to the BBC that the artistic concept hinged on a disused station. He said: “The idea was if you’re standing at a disused station waiting for a train, you’re in need of education, which is the next line of the song.”

The lyric he’s referring to is: “Cause I’ve been standing at the station, in need of education in the rain.” Alongside the shoot’s photographer, Michael Spencer Jones, they dismissed numerous other stations before settling on Cromford.

Today, the station remains a Grade II listed building, owned by Network Rail and managed daily by East Midlands Railway.

Nestled just behind the waiting room is a magnificent house that was also neglected but has since been purchased and transformed into a vibrant and attractive home, boasting an impressive view.

Beyond this, tourists are drawn to the renowned Cromford Mills, celebrated for their significant role in Britain’s industrial revolution. The site provides a guided tour, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the rich history of the building and the Midlands’ pioneering origins that influenced the globe.