These pictures cover the 1970’s and 80’s and show local folk loving their sport – just as they do now.
We’ve got plenty of team pics from local football side’s from all those years ago, as well as bowls, sailing and athletics.
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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9. Sutton Town
A player comes out ahead of a Sutton Town match. But do you know who the player is? Photo: submitted
10. Mansfield Half Marathon
Action from the Mansfield half marathon in 1981. Photo: National World
11. PNE v Stags
It was a tough day for Stags at the end of the 1989/90 season following this 4-0 defeat at Preston. Photo: National World
12. Kirkby bowlers
A group of Kirkby bowlers measure a shot back in 1970. Photo: JPI Media