And as the festive season approaches, many of us yearn for the magic of a white Christmas, but as this is not guaranteed, we’ve dug deep to find you these nostalgic photos hidden in our archives which unearth captivating images of Mansfield and Ashfield blanketed in snow.
So snuggle up and take a look.
17. Give Us a Push
Mansfield residents take a day off to enjoy sleighing back in 1990. Photo: National World
18. Braving the Snow
Braving the cold weather on Clumber Street in 1961. Photo: National World
19. Swapping Fur for Flakes
20-month-old Molly, the Border Collie makes the most of the snow at Mansfield's Fisher Lane Park in December 2010. Photo: National World
20. Deserted
An empty Mansfield marketplace after the weather forced stall holders to stay at home. Photo: National World
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