This week’s fascinating pictures from Mansfield and Ashfield’s past

By Sharon Brandom

Published 3rd Sep 2019, 14:20 BST

Take a trip down memory lane with these fabulous bygone snaps from Mansfield and Ashfield.

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1981: A fabulous bygone snap taken during a performance of Scrooge at Robert Jones School in Blidworth. Did you take part in this and if so what part did you play?

placeholder image — 1981: A fabulous bygone snap taken during a performance of Scrooge at Robert Jones School in Blidworth. Did you take part in this and if so what part did you play?

1981: Crowds gather at the Bank Holiday medieval market in Mansfield to watch these fabulous dancers. Did you attend this event or maybe youre one of the dancers?

placeholder image — 1981: Crowds gather at the Bank Holiday medieval market in Mansfield to watch these fabulous dancers. Did you attend this event or maybe youre one of the dancers?

1981: These three lovely ladies are taking part in a pancake race in Eakring Village. Can you toss a pancake without it sticking to the ceiling or falling on the floor?

placeholder image — 1981: These three lovely ladies are taking part in a pancake race in Eakring Village. Can you toss a pancake without it sticking to the ceiling or falling on the floor?

1981: Residents of Third Avenue in Clipstone celebrate the royal wedding of Diana and Prince Charles. Are you on this picture?

placeholder image — 1981: Residents of Third Avenue in Clipstone celebrate the royal wedding of Diana and Prince Charles. Are you on this picture?

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