Long before fancy supermarket costumes, parents turned everyday items into spooky outfits, using black bin liners for witch capes and toilet paper for mummies. Cardboard boxes became robots, and old sheets became ghosts.
We have dug deep into the archives to find the classic photos and local faces that made the season so special.
21. Harry Potter
The team from Little Princess Parties dressed up as characters from Harry Potter Photo: Iconic Media Group
22. Waiting to Board
Crowds line up for a go on the ghost train in Mansfield Market Place Photo: Iconic Media Group
23. Ghost Train
Getting ready for a ride on the ghost train in Mansfield Market Place Photo: Iconic Media Group
24. Nervous Laughter
Managing to laugh it off after taking a ride on the ghost train Photo: Iconic Media Group
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