From Post Office strikes, to Woolworths flooding and pension protests, this gallery has it all from the era of the Space Hopper, the Ford Cortina and Raleigh Chopper bikes.
Have a look through and see who you can spot.
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21. Ravensdale School
Mansfield's Ravensdale School's recorder group. Headteacher Hans Tuchler, left, and music teacher Mr Simpson, right. Photo: Chad
23. Clipstone Welfare Outing
A Clipstone Welfare outing from 50 years ago - did you go? Photo: Chad
24. Shirebrook Colliery
Turk, Prince and Mettle retired from Shirebrook Colliery in June 1971. Turk and Mettle spent 17 of their 22 years working down the mine, while 10-year-old Prince spent four years underground. Photo: Mansfield Chad