These children are pictured having fun during a visit by Olympic gold medalist Linford Christie to Kirkby in 2016 as part of the Active Ashfield Games. Christie, who won gold medalist at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, encouraged the children as they raced against each other over a 60 metre distance. Do you know these children?placeholder image
These children are pictured having fun during a visit by Olympic gold medalist Linford Christie to Kirkby in 2016 as part of the Active Ashfield Games. Christie, who won gold medalist at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, encouraged the children as they raced against each other over a 60 metre distance. Do you know these children?

Check out these nostalgic sport pics from Mansfield and Ashfield's grassroots scene going all the way back to the 1970's

By Stephen Thirkill
Published 3rd Mar 2022, 09:44 BST
Updated 3rd Oct 2024, 14:42 BST

Our latest sports retro gallery has nipped into our archives to bring you these pictures from Mansfield and Ashfield’s sports scene down the decades.

There’s always been so much going on across the town so narrowing it down was no easy task. We’ve gone all the way back to the 1970’s to bring you pictures from some of the key clubs in the area.

We’ve got Stags, Mansfield Harriers, Mansfield RUFC and the Mansfield Giants all covered.

But that’s not all, there’s also great historic pics from the Mansfield Half Marathon as well as the local tennis, cricket, hockey and swimming scene.

Tag in anyone you think will be interested – and enjoy your trip down memory lane.

Email your retro pics to [email protected]

Celebrations for Portland Arms after victory over Forest Town in a Sunday League cup final.

13. Sunday League cup final

Celebrations for Portland Arms after victory over Forest Town in a Sunday League cup final. Photo: Angela Ward

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This picture is taken at a Mansfield Swimming Club presentation in 1974.

14. Presentation time

This picture is taken at a Mansfield Swimming Club presentation in 1974. Photo: Submitted

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Youngsters from Mansfield Swimming Club pose for a picture in team colours.

15. Mansfield Swimming Club

Youngsters from Mansfield Swimming Club pose for a picture in team colours. Photo: Submitted

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This picture was taken back in 1990 as part of an event to mark the closure of the former Mansfield Swimming Baths. We certainly have better facilities now at Water Meadows.

16. Mansfield Swimming Baths

This picture was taken back in 1990 as part of an event to mark the closure of the former Mansfield Swimming Baths. We certainly have better facilities now at Water Meadows. Photo: Submitted

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