Bygones: A look at what was making the news in the Newark Advertiser in 1997, 1972 and 1922

The Advertiser has again opened its archives to see what was making the news this week 25, 50 and 100 years ago.

There was festival fever in Newark in 1997 as thousands of people enjoyed the various events associated with Newark Festival, including a Mad Hatter's Tea Party.

A century ago, Magnus School held its Founder's Day, which included the unveiling of the memorial to former pupils who died in the Great War.