In photos: Nine retro snaps of Mansfield shops from the 60s, 70s and 80s

A look back at Leeming Street more than 40 years ago.

By Phoebe Cox

Published 25th Aug 2023, 12:29 GMT

Updated 29th Feb 2024, 13:46 GMT

Here are nine retro photos from Leeming Street in your Chad retro archive.

Do you remember Mansfield town centre looking like this? Take a look…

The corner of Leeming Street and Toothill Lane. Mansfield has some stunning architecture when you look up and around.

1. Stunning architecture

The corner of Leeming Street and Toothill Lane. Mansfield has some stunning architecture when you look up and around. Photo: Mansfield Chad

2. Boots

Boots was located here before it moved elsewhere in the town centre. Its shopfront looks very different but the logo remains. Photo: Mansfield Chad

The ABC cinema on Leeming Street was originally called the Grand Theatre in 1905. It also featured bands, choirs and even opera. It became the ABC in 1963.

3. Cinema

The ABC cinema on Leeming Street was originally called the Grand Theatre in 1905. It also featured bands, choirs and even opera. It became the ABC in 1963. Photo: Mansfield Chad

Here is Mansfield Palace Theatre back in the 80s, when it was known as the Civic Theatre.

4. Mansfield Palace Theatre

Here is Mansfield Palace Theatre back in the 80s, when it was known as the Civic Theatre. Photo: Mansfield Chad