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.
5. Roof Damage
These men have had to climb up to sort the tiles out on this damaged roof, thanks to the storm of 1976! Photo: National World
6. Ripped Up
1976 and the trees were ripped from their roots with wind speeds reaching more than 70mph. Photo: National World
7. Job Well Done
The emergency services were extremely busy helping residents whose homes had been damaged by the storm in 1976. Photo: National World
8. Before Sky!
Emergency services secure TV aerials that were ripped from the rooftops in 1976. Photo: National World