Mansfield
Mansfield | |
|---|---|
Town | |
 Market Square in Mansfield | |
| Country | England |
| Region | East Midlands |
| County | Nottinghamshire |
| Population | 110,500 |
| Website | https://www.mansfield.gov.uk/ |
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.
History
[change | change source]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
[change | change source]Mansfield sits in a small valley surrounded by woodland and countryside. The River Maun flows through the town. Nearby places include:
Economy
[change | change source]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
[change | change source]Mansfield has road links to Nottingham, Worksop, and Chesterfield. The town is served by Mansfield railway station on the Robin Hood Line.[4]
Education
[change | change source]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
[change | change source]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
[change | change source]The town is home to:
- Mansfield Town F.C. – a professional football club playing at Field Mill.[7]
Notable people
[change | change source]- Rebecca Adlington – Olympic gold medal swimmer
- Samworth family – founders of Samworth Brothers
- Richard Bacon – radio and TV presenter
Related pages
[change | change source]References
[change | change source]- ↑ 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/