Mansfield carnival, sports teams and eighties street scenes all feature as we take a trip down memory lane.
Have a look through and see who you recognise and how much the town has changed in 40 years.
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1. Fun Run
Mansfield Fun Run from 1981. Council Chairman Brian Marshall presents the prizes Photo: Chad


3. Mansfield Colliery Cricket Club
Did you play for Mansfield Colliery in 1981? Photo: Chad

4. Church Street
A bustling Church Street, with the famous viaduct in the background Photo: Chad
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