1985 and Kirkby's Richard Roberts knitwear factory1985 and Kirkby's Richard Roberts knitwear factory
1985 and Kirkby's Richard Roberts knitwear factory

16 fantastic Mansfield and Ashfield factory memories from the 60 to the noughties

Manfuacturing has always been a large part of Mansfield and Ashfield’s heritage, so we are heading back through the years with this retro gallery of factory memories.

From Mansfield’s Metal Box to Kirkby’s Meridian, Remploy to Synseal, the area has had a huge number of factories employing thousands of workers over the years.

We are heading back to charity days, VIP visits and stepping inside the factories of yesteryear.

Have a look through and see if you can spot any familiar faces.