Pit closures affected the districts in the 1990s and early 2000s, despite the prominent miners' strike of 1984-85, which saw thousands of miners go on strike to save their collieries and jobs. The strike was a response to the National Coal Board's (NCB) plan to close 20 collieries, which the NCB claimed were unprofitable. Pictured: Clipstone colliery was then closed in 1993, but was reopened a year later by RJB mining, this picture shows miners returning to work. It remained opened for a further nine years before eventually closing permanently in 2003. Other collieries across Mansfield and Ashfield have a deep-rooted history.placeholder image
Pit closures affected the districts in the 1990s and early 2000s, despite the prominent miners' strike of 1984-85, which saw thousands of miners go on strike to save their collieries and jobs. The strike was a response to the National Coal Board's (NCB) plan to close 20 collieries, which the NCB claimed were unprofitable. Pictured: Clipstone colliery was then closed in 1993, but was reopened a year later by RJB mining, this picture shows miners returning to work. It remained opened for a further nine years before eventually closing permanently in 2003. Other collieries across Mansfield and Ashfield have a deep-rooted history.

Mansfield and Ashfield retro: 25 past losses, including coal mines, lidos and cinemas

By Phoebe Cox
Published 16th Oct 2024, 14:53 BST
Updated 1st Apr 2025, 14:50 BST

Life has changed significantly over the past few decades, with many elements of the past no longer existing. From the closure of significant landmarks to the collapse of major brands, here are some key aspects of Mansfield and Ashfield’s history that have disappeared.

We had lidos for the summer months, popular clothing and household brands, iconic cinemas and stages, coal mines that powered the country, and thriving factories – all no longer exist.

Here is an extensive list of 25 places and things that no longer exist in the Mansfield and Ashfield area.

Can you think of any others?

Debenhams was a popular High Street store that we lost in the area.

9. Debenhams

Debenhams was a popular High Street store that we lost in the area. Photo: Submitted

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Our office is no longer in use. The reporters for Mansfield and Ashfield Chad work from home. Our office was situated on Regent Street, Mansfield. Do you remember the Chad office?

10. Chad office

Our office is no longer in use. The reporters for Mansfield and Ashfield Chad work from home. Our office was situated on Regent Street, Mansfield. Do you remember the Chad office? Photo: National World

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Mansfield Brewery was a brewery and public house operating company established in 1855. After being taken over by Wolverhampton & Dudley Breweries in 1999, the brewing of the branded beers was moved to Wolverhampton in 2002, where it continues today under the control of Marston's. Image taken in 1981.

11. Mansfield Brewery

Mansfield Brewery was a brewery and public house operating company established in 1855. After being taken over by Wolverhampton & Dudley Breweries in 1999, the brewing of the branded beers was moved to Wolverhampton in 2002, where it continues today under the control of Marston's. Image taken in 1981. Photo: National World

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Mining galas have been popular in the area for decades, as colliery workers and their families enjoyed community festivities such as pageants, dog shows, activities, and brass band parades.

12. Mining galas

Mining galas have been popular in the area for decades, as colliery workers and their families enjoyed community festivities such as pageants, dog shows, activities, and brass band parades. Photo: Mansfield Chad

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