A lot happened in the UK during 1971, including strikes, the switch from pounds, shillings, and pence to decimal currency, and a change in the music scene from pop to rock.
Can you believe that 1971 was 53 years ago?
Check out these photos from Mansfield taken in 1971. Are you featured?
6. Newgate Lane School
Do you recognise any of the pupils from Newgate Lane School in 1971? Photo: National World/Mansfield Chad
7. Mansfield Ladies Hockey Club
Mansfield Ladies Hockey Club was established in 1950. Photo: National World/Mansfield Chad
8. Cricket
Mansfield Hosiery Mills Cricket Club presentation. Photo: Mansfield Chad/National World
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