We’re unearthing the stories, the people, and the places that time might have faded but never forgotten.
So grab a cuppa, get comfortable, and prepare to reminisce about the way we were.
1. Retro Rewind
The people and the places might have faded, but they'll never be forgotten. Photo: National World
2. Oak Tree Lane Shops
Whiteheads on Oak Tree Lane, in 1982. The shop was a former furniture and home furnishings shop. The business closed due to a compulsory purchase order related to the development of the inner ring road in Mansfield. The closure of Whiteheads is part of a broader trend of changes and redevelopment in the Oak Tree Lane area. Photo: National World
3. The Lido
The lido – outdoor pool and paddling areas – was constructed on the former tennis courts located in Titchfield Park by female volunteers in 1963 and opened a year later. The lido and paddling area no longer exist. It was replaced by the Water Meadows Leisure Complex, an indoor pool facility. Photo: National World
4. Meden School
Meden School, Warsop, held a sponsored swim in 1970. Built in 1965, The Meden School became an Academy in 2012 under the Torch Academy Gateway Trust, which later became the Nova Education Trust in 2014. It is an active school serving students aged 11-18. Photo: National World