Mansfield
Mansfield is a large market town in Nottinghamshire, England. It lies north of Nottingham and is the main town of the Mansfield District.[1] It is one of the largest towns in Nottinghamshire.
Town | |
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| Country | England |
| Region | East Midlands |
| County | Nottinghamshire |
| Population | 110,500 |
| Website | https://www.mansfield.gov.uk/ |
History
The area around Mansfield has been lived in since Roman times. The town grew during the Middle Ages around its market, which still runs today.[2]
During the Industrial Revolution, Mansfield became an important centre for coal mining and textiles. Many people moved to the area to work in mines, factories, and mills.
Geography
Mansfield sits in a small valley surrounded by woodland and countryside. The River Maun flows through the town. Nearby places include:
Economy
The economy used to depend on coal mining, but today it includes retail, services, warehousing, and manufacturing. The town has a large shopping centre, the Four Seasons Centre.[3]
Transport
Mansfield has road links to Nottingham, Worksop, and Chesterfield. The town is served by Mansfield railway station on the Robin Hood Line.[4]
Education
Mansfield has many primary and secondary schools, as well as a large further-education college:
- Vision West Nottinghamshire College (West Notts College)[5]
Culture and landmarks
Some notable places in and around Mansfield include:
- Mansfield Palace Theatre
- Carr Bank Park
- Sherwood Forest (nearby)
- Mansfield Museum[6]
Mansfield is also known for its historic viaducts and old market square.
Sport
The town is home to:
- Mansfield Town F.C. – a professional football club playing at Field Mill.[7]
Notable people
- Rebecca Adlington – Olympic gold medal swimmer
- Samworth family – founders of Samworth Brothers
- Richard Bacon – radio and TV presenter
Mansfield Media
The Roman tessellated pavement found in Mansfield Woodhouse
The Swan, Church Street, dated to 1490 and rebuilt in the 16th century
The Old Meeting House, Meeting House Yard built in 1702
The Almshouses, Nottingham Road, founded in 1691 and rebuilt in 1855
Waverley House, a Grade II* Listed Building dating to 1754
Former County Court built in 1867, it is now a public house
Carnegie Old Library, now an arts centre
Former market place
Town Centre
- Exchange Row, Mansfield.jpg
Street scene
Related pages
References
- ↑ https://www.mansfield.gov.uk/
- ↑ https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/
- ↑ https://www.visit-nottinghamshire.co.uk/explore/destinations/mansfield
- ↑ https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/stations/mansfield
- ↑ https://www.wnc.ac.uk/
- ↑ https://www.mansfield.gov.uk/museum
- ↑ https://www.mansfieldtown.net/