10 more incredible shots of the severe floods that hit Mansfield in July 1973

It might have been summer, but 46 years ago, in 1973, Mansfield was plunged into flooding chaos. Here's our second batch of retro photos that capture the mood.

By Sharon Brandom

Published 12th Jul 2019, 13:54 BST

This lady is working hard to try and clear the water but there is no where for it to go.

This lady is working hard to try and clear the water but there is no where for it to go.

Take a look through part two of these retro snaps taken during the severe flooding in July 1973. Were you affected by the floods? Do you remember where you were? If you have any snaps from the floods or any retro photos which you think our readers would like to see, send them to: [email protected]. Click here to view part one of the flood pictures in case you missed them. https://www.chad.co.uk/retro/13-photos-from-this-time-in-1973-when-mansfield-was-hit-by-severe-floods-1-9857998