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.
21. The Old Market Cross
The old market cross is believed to have been placed here in the 1600s. There was not one, but two, old market crosses in the Mansfield area: one in Mansfield and one in the nearby village of Mansfield Woodhouse. Photo: National World
22. Mansfield Carnival
A brass band entertained the crowds druring the procession of the 1980 Mansfield Carnival. The carnival still takes place to this day, and is a celebration of the town's cultural diversity, including the Windrush generation, and features a parade, live music, and other activities. Photo: National World
23. West Gate
West Gate in the seventies, showing Woolworths.The shop closed in January 2009 when the company went into administration. Clothing retailer New Look now stands in its place. Photo: National World
24. Meridian
Kirkby's Meridian factory in the seventies.The factory closed as part of the decline of the British textile industry. The company, which was an important local employer, was acquired by Courtaulds in 1963 and its operations were eventually consolidated or moved, leading to the closure of the Kirkby site. Photo: National World