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?
9. Easter
Mansfield's Ladybrook School's Easter bonnets. Very 70s! Photo: National World/Mansfield Chad
10. Marine Cadets
Marine Cadets in Mansfield. The Sea Cadets in Mansfield have been active since at least 1968. Photo: National World/Mansfield Chad
11. Victoria Hospital
The Bayliss Ward at the Victoria Hospital - now known as Mansfield Community Hospital. Photo: National World/Mansfield Chad
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