I nipped into our archives and dug out these cracking retro images from Mansfield and Ashfield's sports scene going back all the way to the1960s

By Stephen Thirkill

Published 26th Jan 2024, 07:00 BST

Updated 30th Jun 2026, 07:26 BST

We’ve dug deep into our archives to bring you these pictures from Mansfield and Ashfield’s sporting life many many years ago.

These pictures range from the 1960s to the more modern era and cover a variety of sports, including athletics, swimming and football across the area.

We have Sutton Harriers, Mansfield Harriers, Sutton Town, junior football, swimming and plenty more.

Check out our gallery and see if you can sport a familiar face from the local sporting scene from all those years ago.

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Do you recognise one of these girls from Sutton Swimming Club. Photo: Submitted

The Sutton Harriers Championships in 1971. Photo: National World

Mansfield Swimming Club at Sherwood Baths in 1981 Photo: UGC

Swimmers from the Sherwood Colliery Swim Club enjoy a club event. Were you a member of the club and what are your memories? Photo: Submitted

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