Take a look at these brilliant retro photographs showing what Kirkby-in-Ashfield and Sutton-in-Ashfield folk were up to back in 2001

By Stephen Thirkill

Published 1st Jan 2024, 13:44 BST

Updated 19th Mar 2026, 11:34 BST

Our latest retro gallery nips back to the year 2001 and a look at life around Ashfield.

These pictures take a look back on charity events, school performances and Christmas light switch-on events from two decades ago.

Have a look through and see if you can spot any familiar faces.

You can get more retro from Ashfield and the wider area on our website daily.

Another from Ashfield Festival - do you recognise these ice cream fans? Photo: Chad

Sutton's Idlewells precinct in 2001 - has much changed in twenty years? Photo: Chad

Kirkby Trinity Centre opened in 2001 - can you spot any familiar faces? Photo: Chad

Who remembers when Kwik Save opened in Kirkby? Photo: Chad

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