For many of us, 2002 will seem like it was just yesterday, but can you remember exactly what you were up to twenty years ago?
This gallery has football fans, sports teams and shows the changing face of the area’s retail as new shops opened and others were under construction.
Have a look through and see if you can spot any familiar faces.
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. Mansfield Fun Run
Did you take part in 2002's Mansfield Fun Run? Photo: JPIMedia
. Kirkby Spring Carnival
Kirkby Spring Carnival from 2002 - did you go? Photo: JPIMedia
. 2002 World Cup
England v Argentina in The Swan Photo: JPIMedia
. Chad 50th Anniversary Celebration
Huge crowds flocked to the town centre Photo: JPIMedia
. Making It!
The team pictured at Making it! in 2002 Photo: JPIMedia
. Kirkby Spring Carnival
This looks fun! Photo: JPIMedia
. B&Q
2002 saw the opening of Sutton's new B&Q Photo: JPIMedia
1. Kirkby Spring Carnival
Kirkby Spring Carnival from 2002 - did you go? Photo: JPIMedia
2. 2002 World Cup
England v Argentina in The Swan Photo: JPIMedia
3. Chad 50th Anniversary Celebration
Huge crowds flocked to the town centre Photo: JPIMedia
4. Making It!
The team pictured at Making it! in 2002 Photo: JPIMedia