We’re unearthing the stories, the people, and the places that time might have faded but never forgotten.
So grab a cuppa, get comfortable, and prepare to reminisce about the way we were.
5. The Old Bus Station
Mansfield's old bus station on Stockwell Gate. The old bus station on Stockwell Gate was demolished and replaced by the Stockwell Gateway regeneration project, a retail and leisure development. The bus station was relocated to Quaker Way in 2013. Photo: National World
6. Mansfield Colliery
Mansfield Colliery, March 1988 - Miners have a drink in the welfare after their last shift. Mansfield Colliery, also known locally as Crown Farm Colliery or "Crownie" pit, was closed in March 1988 after 83 years of operation. The site was subsequently demolished, with the headstocks pulled down in June 1989. Photo: National World
7. Pretty Polly Protest
A protest aimed at encouraging people to buy local takes place outside Pretty Polly in Sutton in 1981. The event occurred during a period of significant hardship for the British knitwear and hosiery industry due to competition from cheap imports and a difficult economic climate. The "buy local" and "buy British" sentiment was strong among workers whose jobs were under threat. The factory closed in April 2005. Photo: National World
8. Four Seasons
Mansfield Four Seasons Shopping Centre in 1980. The shopping centre remains a major retail hub in the heart of Mansfield, with over 40 stores including key retailers like Primark, Boots, River Island, and JD Sports. In August 2022, the shopping centre was purchased by the Martin Property Group. Photo: National World