Before the days of air-con and smart-fans, Mansfield and Ashfield residents had their own ways of beating the heat – from the packed waters of the long-lost Clipstone Lido to those unforgettable 1970s summers where the tarmac actually started to melt.
Whether it was finding shade under a park tree or grabbing a 10p ice lolly, these nostalgic snapshots capture a time when the sun blazed and life moved a little slower.
1. Lido fun
Clipstone Lido was a hit with families during the summer months, but sadly closed in 1984. Photo: Iconic Media Group
2. Water fight
Ethan Cordon enjoying the sunshine at Titchfield Park with his Aunt Sabrina back in 2009. Photo: Jane Hilton
3. Skegby sisters
Sisters Paige and Nikki Unwin enjoyed ice cream at the Fun Day held on Skegby recreation ground in 2007. Photo: Roger Grayson
4. In the stocks
Sutton's Croft School held its annual Summer Fair in 2010. Pictured is Jill Robinson, the Year 3 and 4 teacher, in the stocks while being sponged by students. Photo: Jane Hilton