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

By Sharon Brandom

Published 18th Oct 2019, 14:50 BST

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

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1985: This group shot features Bilsthorpe Welfare Under-15s football club. Are you on this picture?

placeholder image — 1985: This group shot features Bilsthorpe Welfare Under-15s football club. Are you on this picture?

1973: A fabulous bygone snap taken at Blidworth Church fete. Do you recognise anyone?

placeholder image — 1973: A fabulous bygone snap taken at Blidworth Church fete. Do you recognise anyone?

1981: This comical duo look like they are having sponges or water thrown at them at Mansfield Carnival. Did you go to this event?

placeholder image — 1981: This comical duo look like they are having sponges or water thrown at them at Mansfield Carnival. Did you go to this event?

1986: These runners are taking part in a very cold Oak Tree Lane Estate Fun Run. Did you take part in this?

placeholder image — 1986: These runners are taking part in a very cold Oak Tree Lane Estate Fun Run. Did you take part in this?

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