As the national lockdown was lifted hoards of people headed to the town centres for a spot of Christmas shopping retail therapy.
In Mansfield crowds queuing was evident outside banks, hairdressers, and clothing stores, such as Primark. One queue was spotted outside Poundland as early as 8am, but the shop did not open until 9am.
Sutton in Ashfield streets were not quite as busy, but shoppers were evidently making the most of the first day of lockdown freedom.
5. Mansfield town centre sees surge of shoppers
Shoppers stroll the streets in Mansfield town centre. Photo: Brian Eyre
6. Crowds descend on Mansfield town centre
Christmas shoppers make the most of Mansfield town centre Photo: Brian Eyre
7. Tier 3 after lockdown but plenty of shoppers braved Mansfield town centre.
Mansfield goes into tier 3 after lockdown. Mansfield town centre. Photo: Brian Eyre
8. Snacks in the rain in Mansfield town centre.
Mansfield goes into tier 3 after lockdown but shoppers in the town centre enjoyed a snack Photo: Brian Eyre