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?

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17. Ken Wagstaff and Roy Chapman at Field Mill 1964 .jpg

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Beales closed in 2020 after the firm collapsed. Mansfield District Council are planning on transforming the building into a civic hub.

18. Beales

Beales closed in 2020 after the firm collapsed. Mansfield District Council are planning on transforming the building into a civic hub. Photo: Google

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BHS on West Gate, Mansfield, closed its doors in August 2016.

19. BHS

BHS on West Gate, Mansfield, closed its doors in August 2016. Photo: Lesley Pickersgill

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Littlewoods in Mansfield Four Seasons Shopping Centre. The Littlewoods store in Mansfield closed in 2005, when the physical stores were sold and Littlewoods became an online retailer only. The original Littlewoods brand was a retail business and shopping cataloge based in Liverpool.

20. Littlewoods

Littlewoods in Mansfield Four Seasons Shopping Centre. The Littlewoods store in Mansfield closed in 2005, when the physical stores were sold and Littlewoods became an online retailer only. The original Littlewoods brand was a retail business and shopping cataloge based in Liverpool. Photo: National World

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