These cracking snaps conjure up some lovely memories of life in the factories around Mansfield and Ashfield from the 60 to the noughties

From Mansfield’s Metal Box to Kirkby’s Meridian, Remploy to Synseal, the area has had a huge number of factories employing thousands of workers over the years.

We are heading back to charity days, VIP visits and stepping inside the factories of yesteryear.

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

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