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.
5. Hard at Work
Farm work carried out in Blidworth in 1970 as people look on. Photo: jpimedia
6. Chad Children's Club
The Chad Children's Club was established in 1952 - here members are pictured with an RSPCA inspector and some parents. Photo: Chad
7. Saturday Morning Viewing
The ABC cinema on Leeming Street has three screens advertising classic films. Photo: National World
