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.
9. Sir Richard Leese
Richard was born and brought in Mansfield and attended Brunts School then left to go to Warwick University. He is now an English politician in Manchester, and has been the leader of Manchester City Council since 1996 and a member of the Labour Party since 1984. Photo: MA
10. Greg Owen
Born in Mansfield in 1972 Greg became a professional golfer in 1992 and gained his European Tour card in 1997. Since 2005, Owen has played mainly in the United States being a full member of the PGA Tour in 2005–07, 2009–10 and 2012. Photo: Johnston Press
11. Joel Peat
Joel is the lead guitarist of the band Lawson and although the pop-rock group have taken their music on tour nationally and internationally Joel was born and bred in Mansfield. Photo: Anne Shelley
12. Steve Ward
The mansfield-born boxer holds the title of the being the oldest professional boxer in the world. Photo: Eric Gregory