Industrial Evolution.
From coal seams to creative scenes, from pits to pixels:
Mansfield’s story is one of transformation.
Mining, milling, and manufacturing didn’t just build our economy… they forged our character. They turned a rural settlement into a town that helped fuel the nation through generations of change, resilience, and reinvention.
Mansfield wasn’t just built — it was well crafted. Shaped by highly-skilled craftsmen, engineers, and problem-solvers, the town carried a quiet excellence in its work, from quarries, brewing, shoemaking, textiles and foundries to factories and workshops.
Made in Mansfield.
What defined Mansfield wasn’t just what it produced, but how it revolutionised the way things were made.
Mansfield reached new heights through its ingenuity. Mansfield Stone, prized for nearly a millennium, was exported far and wide, including to iconic sites like Trafalgar Square and Westminster. Companies like Metal Box became part of everyday life far beyond the town, producing tins, post boxes, and industrial goods that travelled across the country and the world creating iconic tins for brands like Royal Mail, Quality Street and even the Royal Family.
Made in Mansfield wasn’t just a global brand, it was local pride, identity and a reputation built with excellence, ingenuity, care, and pride.
But industry wasn’t just where we worked – it was where our community thrived. The bonds formed in mines, factories, trade unions and workshops created a spirit of solidarity, resilience and shared purpose that still defines Mansfield today.
Now, that spirit is finding a new rhythm, and shaping what comes next.
In the 2020s, Mansfield is confidently stepping into a new chapter, defined by culture, creativity, and a modern, connected economy.
