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.

Carol singers at Kirkby's Lights switch-on event Photo: Chad

Jefferies School nativity from 2001 Photo: Chad

Showtime at Kirkby's Christine March School of Dance. Photo: Chad

Kirkby's Ashfield Festival from two decades ago. Photo: Chad

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