Communities pulled out all the stops to give families a memorable four-day bank holiday weekend, with beacon lighting ceremonies, street parties galore, picnics and beer festivals.
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was our longest reigning monarch and sadly passed away on Thursday, September 8.
9. The Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations
The children from Cherubs Day Nursery in Mansfield Woodhouse turned their hands to baking to help celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Photo: Cherubs
10. The Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations
The team of bell ringers from St Peter’s Church in Mansfield rang the church bells for half an hour to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Photo: St Peter’s Church
11. The Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations
The group at the Ashfield’s Platinum Jubilee Beacon Lighting, which was held at St Wilfrid’s Church in Kirkby, including Reverend Kevin Charles and Commander of King Offa, Chevalier Mario Rizzardi. Photo: Ashfield District Council