The factory originally dates back to 1839 and employed thousands of residents over the years until production eventually ceased in 2010.
The Metal Box factory on the Rock Valley brownfield site was demolished – leaving only the clocktower – in 2011 after closing the previous year.
Here are 14 photos from the factory in the sixties.
Did you work here?
5. 1969 dinner
Metal Box regularly held pensioners' dinners - this picture was taken at one in 1969. Photo: National World/Mansfield Chad
6. Christmas party
Christmas party time in 1964. Can you spot anyone you know? Photo: National World/Mansfield Chad
7. From the factory
Photo from the sixties - see if you can spot any familiar faces. Photo: National World/Mansfield Chad
8. 1967 presentation
This image is labelled as 'Metal Box QRY Presentation'. Do you recognise anyone? Photo: National World/Mansfield Chad