Here are a selection notable individuals and hometown heroes who have put Mansfield firmly on the map.
See how many of these famous people you knew were born, lived or worked in the area.
25. Ric Lee
This music producer and drummer played in blues rock band Ten Years After, who played at Woodstock festival in 1969. Ric went to Sherwood Hall School, where youngsters would crowd around his old school photos which had been taken when he was there just a few years earlier. Photo: m
26. John Cotton
World-class cricketer John has played professional cricket for Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire as well as England. He was born in Newstead and grew up in Mansfield, where he still resides today. Photo: m
27. Oliver Wilson
A professional golfer who is a European Tour pro, ex Ryder Cup player and winner of the Alfred Dunhill Championship - and he is from our town. He also flew all the way back here from the USA to host a DARE charity golf event at Hollinwell to raise funds to be used locally. Photo: m
28. Ken Bonsall
Warsop-born Ken Bonsall is the lead singer and founding member of Ferocious Dog, the popular English folk punk band. The band have travelled the world over the years, performing for thousands of fans on international tours and at popular music festivals such as Glastonbury and Hellfest in France. Here is Ken performing at Warsop Carnival. Photo: Phoebe Cox