This article throws open the dusty photo albums and rekindles the vibrant, shared memories of Mansfield and Ashfield, tracing the remarkable journey from the post-war austerity of the 1950s through to the seismic cultural shifts of the 1970s.
It was a time of booming coal mines and textile mills, and Saturday morning pictures at the ABC cinema were a weekly highlight for the kids.
Join us as we explore the heart of Nottinghamshire's former colliery towns during their defining decades, remembering the familiar faces, the local landmarks, and the everyday stories that shaped the communities we know today.
38. Cheers!
Kirkby football players enjoy a drink after the game in 1970. Photo: National World
39. Ready for the Off
CHADS Club, the children’s club for boys and girls which ran from the fifties onwards. Photo: Chad
40. Blidworth Brownies
Its 1972, and the Blidworth Brownies are making the most of a parade. Photo: jpimedia