The landscape is different and shops have changed hands, so we have trawled the Chad archives to find pictures of your town from more than 40 years ago.
Some buildings still remain, some have disappeared completely, so step back in time and see how much has changed since 1980.
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1. Metal Box Limited
Metal Box was a huge part of Mansfield's history, pictured here 40 years ago. The majority of the building was demolished, but the old clock tower, seen here, was preserved and still stands in its original place on Rock Valley. Photo: JPI Media
2. Mansfield Market Place
A busy market place full of stalls and shoppers Photo: Chad
3. Stag & Pheasant
Back in 1980 we had the original Stag & Pheasant - the pub still stands, but was later known as Martha's Vineyard and now After Dark. Photo: JPI Media
4. Mansfield Market Place
In 1980, Mansfield's Market Place was full of a range of stalls Photo: JPI Media