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Can you spot your dog in these throwback pictures?

Here are 21 retro dog photos from across Nottinghamshire

Evacuee schoolboys from London at work using a motorised Rowtrac harrowing machine on the grounds of the Ashley House School for the Dig for Victory campaign on 11th August 1941 in Worksop.

21 fascinating retro pictures showing life across North Notts

King Charles III and Queen Camilla (then Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall) visited the School of Artisan Food, Welbeck Estate.

In photos: Can you spot anyone you know in our Worksop 2011 archives?

Prospect Hill Junior School's boys and girls football teams celebrate their victories. The girls team as Bassetlaw Schools FA league winners and boys the Parry Cup winners.

Do you know anyone in this gallery of Worksop schoolkids enjoying their sport?

A PowerPoint talk and a tour of the collection, explaining why the side saddle was such a dangerous form of travel in the early days. Find out why ladies had to wear a modesty strap and tales of some famous or infamous ladies of the chase. The presentation will be given by Sally Mitchell, joint author of 'A Brief History of the Side Saddle'. From the origins of the side saddle, the thrills and spills involved and the need for a man to look after the brave, or not so brave, ladies of early times; the creation of safety features of the saddle and its' accoutrements, up to WWI, when, Heaven Forbid, ladies began to ride astride! The tour will show many items and costumes in this history and pictures and tales of some infamous ladies as well as a tragic tale of Royalty! Event Times Thursday 14 September: Talk begins at 11am Booking Details Pre-booking: Required The museum is free to explore but the talk must be pre booked. Booking Contact: Sally Mitchell Call: 01777838234 Email: sally@dogart.com

IN PICTURES: Heritage Open Days in Bassetlaw

A series of free concerts are set to take place at Worksop Priory Church

Become a part of Worksop’s history at heritage open day

Bassetlaw Council headquarters.

Grants up for grabs to boost creative and heritage projects in Bassetlaw

The Roman Temple at Clumber Park

Green light to repair historic structure near Worksop

Most towns across Nottinghamshire can boast a history which stretches back hundreds, if not thousands, of years.

What's in a name? The meaning of 24 Nottinghamshire place names

Best sleeping bags for camping: multi-season and lightweight

Best sleeping bags for camping: multi-season and lightweight

Top cabin bags and suitcases that you can carry on to an airplane

Top cabin bags that you can carry on to an airplane

Here are some great carry on bags that will fit within hand luggage dimensions for airlines including Easyjet, BA and Ryanair

best lightweight one person hiking tents

10 best backpacking tents UK from Vango, Snugpak and Decathlon

Best camping lanterns UK 2023

Best camping lanterns UK - fuel-based, electric and solar lamps

Father’s Day UK gift guide - the best presents for every Dad

Father’s Day UK gift guide - the best presents for every Dad

These are some distinctly Derbyshire insults.

'Ya mardy cow': 13 classic Derbyshire insults and their history

Few moments in sporting history have provoked such fierce debate as Geoff Hurst's second goal against West Germany in the 1966 final at Wembley. Fans all held their breath as referee Gottfried Dienst consulted with linesman Tofiq Bahramov before awarding the goal.

9 sporting moments which shocked the world

The 7 best wetsuits for women 2022, from Roxy, Billabong, Decathlon

The 7 best wetsuits for women 2023, from Roxy, Billabong, Decathlon

The essential kit you need to start wild swimming

Scroll through and learn about the fascinating lives and tragic deaths of these men

IN PICTURES: The 18 Worksop heroes who died in The Great War and the 1 who made ...

Foundation pupils at Robin Hood Primary School meet up with Sherwood Forest legend Robin Hood when he visited the Mansfield Woodhouse School with a sapling from the Major Oak. They are from left, Louise Keogh, Joshua Lancashire and Connor Sheldon. 2007.

Take a trip back in time at Sherwood Forest with these retro photos

Foundation pupils at Robin Hood Primary School meet up with Sherwood Forest legend Robin Hood when he visited the Mansfield Woodhouse School with a sapling from the Major Oak. They are from left, Louise Keogh, Joshua Lancashire and Connor Sheldon. 2007.

Photos: Take a trip back in time at Sherwood Forest with these photos

Big crowds watch children dancing around the maypole at Wellow's traditional event on Bank Holiday Monday.

'Quintessentially British' -- maypole dancing milestone is celebrated in Wellow

Wetsuits for men UK 2023: we review suits from RipCurl & Finisterre

Wetsuits for men UK 2023: we review suits from RipCurl & Finisterre

The property in Maltby.

Development that would ‘destroy’ beautiful and iconic building rejected

Children dancing round the maypole at Wellow's annual event watched by large crowds

Centenary celebrations as proud Wellow stages another maypole dancing day

Carlton House Antique centre opens in Worksop. seen James Lewis and Edward Otter from Bamfords with Katrina Black, Angela Canning-Jones and Eileen Canning.

Crowds flock to Worksop's Carlton House to have antiques valued by TV expert

Battle of Britain Memorial Flight set to commemorate 80th anniversary of Op Chastise. Photo: Darren Harbar

Where you will be able to see the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight

Best sleeping bags for camping in summer 2022 UK

Best sleeping bags for camping in summer UK

Heading camping? A good summer sleeping bag will be thinner and less insulated, but will still offer excellent protection during the night, when temperatures can drop considerably

The Roman Temple at Clumber Park

Application to repair historic structure near Worksop

The Church of St Anne in Newcastle Avenue would have been adversely affected by the mast

Plans for 20m-high phone mast rejected over heritage concerns

Sandra Peake (right), representing the parish council, at the centre's new base with Kath Sharpe, of the Langwith and Whaley Thorns Heritage Association.

Villages' heritage centre saved as parish council steps in to offer new base

Best changing bags: stylish, wipe-clean, designer bags for nappies

Best changing bags: stylish, wipe-clean, designer bags for nappies

The part of the manor that needs repairs

Planning submitted for repair work to Worksop's most historic building

9 best running shoes for men 2022: men’s trainers from On Cloud, Hoka

9 best running shoes for men 2023: men’s trainers from On Cloud, Hoka

8 best portable picnic tables: folding tables ideal for camping holidays and outdoor dining

Best portable picnic tables for camping holidays and outdoor dining

The best flowers to have delivered to make mum’s day this Mother’s Day

The best flowers to have delivered this Mother’s Day

Best Mother’s Day afternoon teas and food hampers UK 2023

Best Mother’s Day afternoon teas UK

8 best walking shoes for women

10 great walking shoes for women, from Merrell, Keen, and On

Best surfboards for beginners: start surfing with foam and longboards

Best surfboards for beginners: start surfing with foam and longboards

Wheeled suitcases: get travel-ready with an easy to transport travel bag, as reviewed by our expert

Wheeled suitcases: the best easy to transport travel bags

The presenters of 'Breakfast Time', first national breakfast television programme, UK, August 19, 1983; including Frank Bough (far left) (photo: Getty Images)

​A look back at 40 years of early morning sleepy Breakfast television

Morrisons is letting kids eat free in its cafes during February half term

Restaurants where kids can eat for free during February half term

Take a look at these notorious murder investigations from over the years

10 of Nottinghamshire's most notorious murder cases over the years

My word, our language constantly changes!

Some of our staple sayings have seen better days.

May 1991, The American Adventure theme park, Mexicoland opened by Samuel Magdaleno

26 fantastic photographs of The American Adventure
If you grew up in the 1980s or 1990s, you probably visited The American Adventure as a child.

Best dog food UK: from raw, wet, grain free, to dry, puppy to senior

Best dog beds 2021: stylish, comfortable dog beds for kinds of dogs, and every owner’s budget

Stylish, comfortable dog beds for all kinds of dogs, and every budget

The gallows were once a typical sight (photo: Adobe)

The gruesome business of public execution put under the microscope

Best men’s waterproof hiking jackets 2022

Best men’s waterproof hiking jackets 2023

The picture postcard scene so typical of many rural villages across Nottinghamshire. Check out our guide to 15 of the most picturesque and interesting.

15 charming villages near you -- guide to the pick of the picturesque in Notts

The best, brightest head torches for camping, hiking and home repairs

The best, brightest head torches for camping, hiking and home repairs

Air beds for camping UK 2022: inflatable beds to keep you comfy

Air beds for camping: inflatable beds to keep you comfy

Best base layers for women 2021: stay cosy and comfortable with smart base layers for outdoor adventures

Best base layers for women: stay cosy and comfortable when outdoors

Best portable solar chargers for camping UK 2023

King George VI who made a speech to the nation each Christmas from 1939 exxcept for one year following an operation (photo: Getty Images)

Monarch’s Christmas day speech carried on by our new King Charles III