With retiring pit ponies, parades and school performances, this gallery takes us back to the era of the Space Hopper, the Ford Cortina and Raleigh Chopper bikes.
Have a look through to see who you can spot as we take another trip down memory lane.
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1. Shirebrook Colliery
Shirebrook Colliery Cricket Club presentation from 1971 - recognise any of the players? Photo: Chad
2. Shirebrook St John Ambulance Brigade
Parade time for Shirebrook St John Ambulance Brigade - can you spot any familiar faces? Photo: Chad
4. Shirebrook Comprehensive
Shirebrook Comprehensive School's 1971 performance of 'Calamity Jane'. Do you recognise any of the performers? Photo: Chad
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