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.
13. Brushing Up
Shop workers attempt to get rid of the excess water back in 1973. Photo: National World
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