Are you a face in the crowd at these Mansfield and Ashfield Christmas light switch-on events through the years?

Christmas is fast-approaching but, unfortunately, this year’s light switch-on events have been cancelled due to the pandemic.With this in mind, we’re taking a trip down memory lane to Mansfield and Ashfield light switch-on events over the years.

By Katrina Taylor

Published 21st Nov 2020, 15:00 BST

Updated 23rd Nov 2020, 13:33 BST

We have searched the archives for pictures from the noughties of light switch-on events from Mansfield, Warsop, Kirkby, Sutton, Ollerton and Edwinstowe.

Have a look through and see who you can spot.

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