Jenny Frost, member of the Farnsfield Horticultural club, with her Sunflower at their summer show.

placeholder image — Jenny Frost, member of the Farnsfield Horticultural club, with her Sunflower at their summer show.

Photos: Check out nine summer snaps from the past across the Mansfield area

By Phoebe Cox

Published 25th May 2023, 10:55 BST

Updated 9th Jul 2025, 16:40 BST

With summer finally here, we thought we would delve into the archives for some sunny snaps from the past.

From summer fairs, village carnivals – to fire safety at school and flower shows.

All photos were taken between 2006 and 2009. Recognise anyone?

9. Stalls in the sun

Residents of The Grange in Shirebrook enjoyed their summer fair. Pictured, Davido the clown with residents, Jim Widdowson, Dorothy West and Anne Piper serving at their stall. Photo: Angela Ward

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Photos: Check out nine summer snaps from the past across the Mansfield area

With summer finally here, we thought we would delve into the archives for some sunny snaps from the past.

9. Stalls in the sun

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