Mansfield
town in Nottinghamshire, England From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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
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:
- Sutton-in-Ashfield
- Clipstone
- Rainworth
- Warsop
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
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