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?

Alvin Stardust pictured outside Mansfield Palace Theatre, 1984. Bernard William Jewry, known professionally as Shane Fenton and later as Alvin Stardust, was an English rock singer and stage actor. Performing first as Shane Fenton in the 1960s, Jewry had a successful career in the pre-Beatles era, hitting the UK top 40 with four singles in 1961–62. The star had moved to Mansfield as a child, where his mother ran a boarding house frequented by musicians and entertainers appearing locally. He was honoured with a statue at Mansfield Palace Theatre in 2022. Stardust is one of Mansfield's most famous faces. He passed away in 2014.

13. Alvin Stardust

Alvin Stardust pictured outside Mansfield Palace Theatre, 1984. Bernard William Jewry, known professionally as Shane Fenton and later as Alvin Stardust, was an English rock singer and stage actor. Performing first as Shane Fenton in the 1960s, Jewry had a successful career in the pre-Beatles era, hitting the UK top 40 with four singles in 1961–62. The star had moved to Mansfield as a child, where his mother ran a boarding house frequented by musicians and entertainers appearing locally. He was honoured with a statue at Mansfield Palace Theatre in 2022. Stardust is one of Mansfield's most famous faces. He passed away in 2014. Photo: Mansfield Chad

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Boothy's club on West Hill Drive, Mansfield, was a popular place for a pint. It closed in 2016.

14. Boothy's

Boothy's club on West Hill Drive, Mansfield, was a popular place for a pint. It closed in 2016. Photo: Chad

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Do you remember Kwik Save? Kwik Save struggled to make a profit in the 2000s due to competition from other budget brands and foreign competitors. There is currently not one in the area.

15. Kwik Save

Do you remember Kwik Save? Kwik Save struggled to make a profit in the 2000s due to competition from other budget brands and foreign competitors. There is currently not one in the area. Photo: National World / Chris Bull

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After four decades of trading, Wilko went into administration, and its Mansfield and Ashfield stores closed last year.

16. Wilko

After four decades of trading, Wilko went into administration, and its Mansfield and Ashfield stores closed last year. Photo: Brian Eyre

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