Brexit’s deal or no deal, Donald Trump’s election denials, final farewells to Dame Barbara Windsor, Diego Maradona and Terry Jones, among many other famous names.
But the year will be remembered for the Covid-19 pandemic which brought life to standstill. Lockdowns, masks, clapping for our carers, tiers and vaccine hopes.
Here we take a look back at some memorable Mansfield pictures from 2020...
1. locked one call stadium
In March, the gates were locked at Mansfield Town's One Call Stadium as football was suspended due to the Covid-19 outbreak. Photo: Brian Eyre
2. Gemma Lennane from Cakefield-Cakes Tea Room delivering afternoon tea.
In May, Gemma Lennane, of Cakefield-Cakes Tea Room, Meden Square, Pleasley, began delivering afternoon teas to customers' homes, in a bid to put a smile on people’s faces. Photo: Brian Eyre
3. Gamma Scanner Target Reached 27-05-2020 (1).jpg (NMAC)
In May, King's Mill Hospital's £450,000 gamma scanner appeal reached its target - staff are pictured, socially distanced, receiving the final donation from Jill Smallwood, Voluntary Services chairman, on behalf of Voluntary Services. Photo: Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Trust/clinical illustrations department
4. Mansfield Market open again
In June, Mansfield Market reopened after lockdown measures eased - albeit with restrictions in place in a bid to limit the spread of Covid-19. Photo: Brian Eyre