How Mansfield and Ashfield used to be: Evocative photos of local life in the 1970s and 80s

It includes schoolchildren in Sutton enjoying a lesson and locals sailing on King’s Mill Reservoir in 1986.

We have a choir in Mansfield and a theatre group honing their skills during the late 80’s.

There is also a sporting theme with a presentation night at Kirkby Bowls Club in the 1970’s and some old football team pics.

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