Decades ago, the lead-up to November 5th was defined by weeks of community hustle – local kids wheeling old sofas to the neighborhood waste ground and fiercely guarding their timber stash from rival streets.
From the massive crowds at Berry Hill Park to the tight-knit fires in the Ashfield pit villages, Bonfire Night was a time of itchy woolen mittens, foil-wrapped spuds, and a sky lit entirely by community magic.
Rekindle those memories and take a look back at our archive of old photos from bonfire night’s past.
9. Flying high
Abby-Rose Hurrell enjoys a spin on a fairground ride during the fireworks event at Debdale Lane Sports Ground on Saturday night back in 2016 Photo: Iconic Media Group
10. Eyes on the skies
A huge crowd turns out to watch the brilliant bonfire night fireworks light up the evening in Mansfield Woodhouse, 2016 Photo: Iconic Media Group
11. Little drivers
Toddlers Freddie Orr and Austin Greasley, both aged two, pictured on a car ride at the 2016 Debdale Lane Sports Ground firework event Photo: Iconic Media Group
12. Sparking the celebrations
Amy Beilby, Miss Mansfield and Sherwood Forest, smiles for the camera after successfully counting down to the 2016 Mansfield Woodhouse firework display Photo: Iconic Media Group