The Mansfield Town Centre Heritage Trail says: "At the turn of the 19th century the Market Place was a maze of small streets filled with shops and pubs. The town’s population had grown to around 8,300 most of whom lived within a 10-minute walk of the centre. It became obvious re-development was needed and in 1823 the newly appointed improvement commissioners decided to demolish the central area to make a more open market place."placeholder image
The Mansfield Town Centre Heritage Trail says: "At the turn of the 19th century the Market Place was a maze of small streets filled with shops and pubs. The town’s population had grown to around 8,300 most of whom lived within a 10-minute walk of the centre. It became obvious re-development was needed and in 1823 the newly appointed improvement commissioners decided to demolish the central area to make a more open market place."

The origin and history behind Mansfield street names

By Shelley Marriott
Published 12th Apr 2023, 12:27 BST

Have you ever wondered how a street got its name, was it named after someone, is it because of a landmark or building?

Here are some of the most well known streets in Mansfield and the history of how they got there names.

Does your street name have a story behind it? Is your street named after someone?

Fuller Close, Mansfield, is named after Wilfred Dolby Fuller VC (28 July 1893 – 22 November 1947). He was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. The street sign reads: "Named after Wilfred Dolby Fuller a local hero awarded the Victoria Cross for bravery in WWI."

5. Fuller Close, Mansfield

Fuller Close, Mansfield, is named after Wilfred Dolby Fuller VC (28 July 1893 – 22 November 1947). He was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. The street sign reads: "Named after Wilfred Dolby Fuller a local hero awarded the Victoria Cross for bravery in WWI." Photo: Shelley Marriott

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Rifleman Adrian Sheldon, aged 25, who died in Afghanistan in May 2009.

6. Rifleman Adrian Sheldon

Rifleman Adrian Sheldon, aged 25, who died in Afghanistan in May 2009. Photo: Submitted

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