Children are pictured here with hot crossed buns at Mansfield's Old Meeting House .Children are pictured here with hot crossed buns at Mansfield's Old Meeting House .
Children are pictured here with hot crossed buns at Mansfield's Old Meeting House .

Here's 21 cracking old pictures of the Mansfield area during simpler times, including Clipstone, Rainworth, Warsop and Forest Town

This retro gallery takes a fascinating trip down memory lane to show life around the Mansfield area nearly a quarter of a century.
Stephen Thirkill
By Stephen Thirkill
Published 11th Nov 2021, 15:29 GMT
Updated 15th Mar 2024, 09:36 GMT

The pictures cover Mansfield, Woodhouse, Clipstone, Rainworth, Warsop and Forest Town and include pub openings, school plays and carnivals.

It shows a world during simpler times and without the intrusion of modern technology.

Take a look and if you have pictures of your own that you would like to share, email [email protected].

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The Coopers at Mansfield Woodhouse opened in 1980.

1. The Coopers

The Coopers at Mansfield Woodhouse opened in 1980. Photo: National World

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Canteen staff and workers at lunchtime at Clipstone Colliery in 1980.

2. Clipstone Colliery

Canteen staff and workers at lunchtime at Clipstone Colliery in 1980. Photo: National World

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Students evacuate Joseph Whitaker School after a fire.

3. Joseph Whitaker School

Students evacuate Joseph Whitaker School after a fire. Photo: National World

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Once home to Littlewoods and busy market stalls, West Gate looks a little different now, four decades on.

4. West Gate

Once home to Littlewoods and busy market stalls, West Gate looks a little different now, four decades on. Photo: National World

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