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

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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21. Do you know one of these runners?

A youthful Harriers trio are all smiles ahead of a race. Photo: Submitted

These Harriers girls pose for a pic before racing. Does this bring back any memories for you? Photo: Submitted

This group of Harriers U13's prepare to race in the summer sunshine. Does this event look familiar? Photo: Submitted

One of the former Mansfield Harriers ladies' team gather for a team picture before a race. Photo: Submitted