Rewind some 50 years, and Mansfield was also on the weather map, with a severe storm in January 1976, which caused destruction in its path, to the floods in the summer of 1973, which submerged much of the town centre.
Here we take a look back at those dreary days, which some how, still managed to keep a smile on people’s faces.
1. A look back at the storms of the 70s
Take a look at the storms that hit the area back in 1973 and 1976. Photo: Matt Cardy/GettyImages
2. Worrying
Observing the damage to the windowsill caused from the storm in 1976, Photo: National World
3. Knee Deep
Managing to make light of the knee-deep water that has flooded Bridge Street back in 1976. Photo: National World
4. Doorless
The storm of '76 managed to rip the telephone box's door of its hinges. Photo: National World
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