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

By Sharon Brandom

Published 6th Aug 2019, 14:35 BST

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

If you have any photos which you think our readers would like to see, send them to: [email protected]. In case you missed these fabulous retro shots of when Mansfield was hit by floods in July 1973, click here to see more. https://www.chad.co.uk/retro/13-photos-from-this-time-in-1973-when-mansfield-was-hit-by-severe-floods-1-9857998

1981: A fabulous group shot taken at Edwinstowes Antoinette School of Dancing show. Did you take part in this?

placeholder image — 1981: A fabulous group shot taken at Edwinstowes Antoinette School of Dancing show. Did you take part in this?

1981: A party is in full swing at Bretby Court in Mansfield with this happy bunch celebrating the royal wedding of Prince Charles and Diana. Are you on this picture?

placeholder image — 1981: A party is in full swing at Bretby Court in Mansfield with this happy bunch celebrating the royal wedding of Prince Charles and Diana. Are you on this picture?

1989: This young man proudly shows off what looks like a mini garden and judging by the medal around his neck he may have won something at the Mansfield Show. Do you know what this event was?

placeholder image — 1989: This young man proudly shows off what looks like a mini garden and judging by the medal around his neck he may have won something at the Mansfield Show. Do you know what this event was?

1989: These lovely ladies pose for this fantastic nostalgic snap at the Trinity Methodist Church concert in Mansfield. Do you recognise anyone?

placeholder image — 1989: These lovely ladies pose for this fantastic nostalgic snap at the Trinity Methodist Church concert in Mansfield. Do you recognise anyone?

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