Mansfield's year in pictures: Here are 20 photos that sum up 2020
This year will live long in the memory as the world as we know it was turned on its head.
By Jon Ball
Published 29th Dec 2020, 11:25 BST
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...
Here we take a look back at some memorable Mansfield pictures from 2020...
5. More lockdown measures are eased. Saturday 4th July. Andwhynot Bar & Restaurant. Table service, Zoey Berry serves Milly Fletcher and Becky Lewis.
In July, bars and restaurants reopened after Covid restrictions were eased further. Zoey Berry is pictured serving Milly Fletcher and Becky Lewis in Andwhynot, on Leeming Street, whose co-owner Jono Edwards said the new laws on track and trace would help the hospitality industry stay open. Photo: Brian Eyre
6. Peter Evans of Somersby Court in Mansfield is wanting to praise his neighbours for making their gardens look so wonderful. Pictured is Eireen Brooks with her garden.
In August, Peter Evans, of Somersby Court, Mansfield, wanted to praise his neighbours for making their gardens look so wonderful and a reason to smile in a tough year. Pictured is Eireen Brooks with her garden. Photo: Chris Etchells
In September, volunteers at Mansfield's Old Meeting House Unitarian Chapel on Stockwell Gate welcomed visitors as it threw open its doors as part of the annual, national Heritage Open Days event. Pictured, from left, socially-distanced of course, are the Reverend Maria Pap, Lenalo Marko, Vivienne and Daid Brown and Pauline and Derek Smith. Photo: Brian Eyre
In October, the Sid and the Spoon cafe in Mansfield Woodhouse offered to help families struggling to feed their children during half term, with free meals, in response to footballer Marcus Rashford's campaign. Photo: Brian Eyre