There is a unique stillness to the first month of the year – a time of quiet resets, snow-dusted streets, and the steady hum of life resuming after the holiday glow.
Join us as we brush the dust off these vintage frames and reflect on the moments, fashions, and faces that defined the start of the year for generations before us.
1. A look-back at January's of the past
Join us as we remember the first month of the year with these pics from our archives. Photo: National World
2. Venus Sound
Venus Sound's Andy Collins presented a cheque for £300 from the proceeds of a charity night held at the Bentinck on New Years Eve with his son Dan, to PASIC co-ordinator Bea Brunton, at his shop in Sutton back in 2011. Photo: National World
3. Cuddles
Natalie Wadley from Mansfield welcomed her little bundle of joy on New Years Day 2011 - baby Isabella Wadley. Photo: National World
4. Samworth Church Academy
Back in 2011, the school climbing wall at the Samworth Church Academy was officially opened by Bonita Norris with Principal Michael Griffiths, P.E. teacher Morag Rogers who was the lead teacher for outdoor education and then Year 11 pupil Michael Hawkins who tried out the new facility. Photo: National World