Richard went to school at St Peter's Church of England Primary  on Bellamy Road, Mansfield before going to Worksop College. The 44-year-old became a household name when he landed a presenting role on CBBC's Blue Peter. His other TV roles include  The Big Breakfast, Good Morning Britain. In 2016 Bacon became the presenter of The National Geographic Channel's  documentary/panel discussion TV series, Explorer.Richard went to school at St Peter's Church of England Primary  on Bellamy Road, Mansfield before going to Worksop College. The 44-year-old became a household name when he landed a presenting role on CBBC's Blue Peter. His other TV roles include  The Big Breakfast, Good Morning Britain. In 2016 Bacon became the presenter of The National Geographic Channel's  documentary/panel discussion TV series, Explorer.
Richard went to school at St Peter's Church of England Primary  on Bellamy Road, Mansfield before going to Worksop College. The 44-year-old became a household name when he landed a presenting role on CBBC's Blue Peter. His other TV roles include  The Big Breakfast, Good Morning Britain. In 2016 Bacon became the presenter of The National Geographic Channel's  documentary/panel discussion TV series, Explorer.

12 famous people who have lived in Mansfield - how many do you know?

From the very well known to unsung heroes, Mansfield has a lot to be proud of.
By Lucy Ball
Published 21st Aug 2020, 09:59 BST

Of course, we couldn’t create a list featuring everyone who is famous for living under the shadow of the railway viaduct – but here are some people you know, and some you may be surprised to know, who have lived or worked in our great town.

Wes might be known to many as being a busker in Mansfield, the singer/songwriter and musician was born in to a musical family and has made a name for himself releasing singles, "Blue Moon Inn" and "Land Of Fear"

1. Wes Dolan

Wes might be known to many as being a busker in Mansfield, the singer/songwriter and musician was born in to a musical family and has made a name for himself releasing singles, "Blue Moon Inn" and "Land Of Fear" Photo: Jane Hilton

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The Mansfield-born retired footballer made his career debut with Stoke City in 2000, he then played at Nottingham Forest, Derby, and Celtic in Scotland. As his grandmother was Scottish he was able to represent the country on 12 occasions and retired in 2017.The Mansfield-born retired footballer made his career debut with Stoke City in 2000, he then played at Nottingham Forest, Derby, and Celtic in Scotland. As his grandmother was Scottish he was able to represent the country on 12 occasions and retired in 2017.

2. Kris Commons

The Mansfield-born retired footballer made his career debut with Stoke City in 2000, he then played at Nottingham Forest, Derby, and Celtic in Scotland. As his grandmother was Scottish he was able to represent the country on 12 occasions and retired in 2017.The Mansfield-born retired footballer made his career debut with Stoke City in 2000, he then played at Nottingham Forest, Derby, and Celtic in Scotland. As his grandmother was Scottish he was able to represent the country on 12 occasions and retired in 2017. Photo: Alexei Filippov

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Stephen, born 16 November 1966, is a British actor notable for his work in the theatre and appearances on radio series such as Truly, Madly, Bletchley, The Way We Live Right Now and Spats, along with radio episodes of Torchwood and Doctor Who and is currently appearing in the West End version of The 39 Steps.

3. Stephen Critchlow

Stephen, born 16 November 1966, is a British actor notable for his work in the theatre and appearances on radio series such as Truly, Madly, Bletchley, The Way We Live Right Now and Spats, along with radio episodes of Torchwood and Doctor Who and is currently appearing in the West End version of The 39 Steps. Photo: Steve Taylor

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30-year-old Rebecca was born in Mansfield in 1989 and won two gold medals at the 2008 Summer Olympics in the 400-metre freestyle and 800-metre freestyle. Now retired from competitive swimming she is a swimming pundit and the Sherwood Swimming Baths have been  renamed the Rebecca Adlington Swimming Centre when it reopened after refurbishment in January 2010

4. Rebecca Adlington

30-year-old Rebecca was born in Mansfield in 1989 and won two gold medals at the 2008 Summer Olympics in the 400-metre freestyle and 800-metre freestyle. Now retired from competitive swimming she is a swimming pundit and the Sherwood Swimming Baths have been  renamed the Rebecca Adlington Swimming Centre when it reopened after refurbishment in January 2010 Photo: Marie Caley

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