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Mansfield Woodhouse is a settlement about 1.2 miles (2 km) north of Mansfield in Nottinghamshire, England, along the main A60 road in a wide, low valley between the Rivers Maun and Meden.[1] Founded before the Roman Empire, it is noteworthy for its stone-built centre.

Originally separate with an urban district council, after continuous development it has become a large part of the Mansfield Urban Area. After the Local Government Act 1972, Mansfield Woodhouse and Warsop Urban District Councils merged with the Municipal Borough of Mansfield on 1 April 1974, to form a new local government area known as Mansfield District Council. Mansfield Woodhouse's economy was traditionally based on the quarrying, mining, farming and textile industries.

he Romans had a fortress and a civilian settlement in the area (remains of a Roman villa were famously found here by Hayman Rooke in the 1780s). The area declined after the Romans left but by the 13th century, there was a growing settlement of smallholders.

On 12 September 1304, fire destroyed the settlement, including its timber-framed church. The settlement was rebuilt using local materials and the new stone-built church, Church of St Edmund, Mansfield Woodhouse, still stands.

The settlement recovered and by Tudor times, was home to a number of wealthy families. Farming and quarrying were the main livelihoods and Mansfield Woodhouse also prospered with the growth of the textile and hosiery trades into the 19th century.

In 1839 the designer of the Houses of Parliament, Sir Charles Barry, selected a sand-coloured magnesian limestone as the stone that would be used in its construction. This was quarried in Anston, South Yorkshire as well as in Mansfield Woodhouse.

On the road to Edwinstowe stands the Parliament Oak, which, according to legend, was once the location of a session of Parliament held by the king. There is a commemorative plaque.

During the UK miners' strike, some coal miners at nearby Sherwood Colliery on the edge of Mansfield Woodhouse continued working, a decision made with members and officials as part of the Union of Democratic Mineworkers, a breakaway from the National Union of Mineworkers.[clarification needed] The pit closed in 1992.[2][3] The Colliery's football and cricket teams carry on through Sherwood Colliery Football Club and Sherwood Colliery Cricket Club, with the former swimming pool that was part of the original pit head baths complex being renamed as Rebecca Adlington Swimming Centre in 2010.

Natives of Mansfield Woodhouse include D'Ewes Coke (1747–1811), an unusual combination of clergyman and colliery master, and the pianist and composer John Ogdon (1937–89).

The settlement was recorded as having a population of over 18,500 according to the 2011 census.[4]

It has a number of schools; the larger primary schools are St. Edmund's Church of England Primary School, Northfield Primary and Nursery School, Peafield Lane Primary and Nursery School, Leas Park Junior School and Nettleworth Primary and Nursery School.

The largest school is The Manor Academy; originally a grammar school (opened in 1959), it merged with Forest View Secondary Modern (opened 1956 – both at Park Hall Road) and Yorke Street Secondary Modern to form a comprehensive school, opened in September 1973. The Yorke Street building was about a mile away to the south.

After a fire in 1996, the Park Hall Road buildings were enlarged during rebuilding to incorporate the former Yorke Street facility, which was sold for housing land. Near the school is The Manor Sport and Recreation Centre, a public amenity which forms part of the school's facilities.

The Co-op in Mansfield Woodhouse closed on 10 January 2009, and was replaced by a Morrisons store on 29 June 2009. The area is being redeveloped in other areas, including replacement of the older terraced housing around Thoresby Road, near the railway station and from Sherwood Street–Blake Street with new housing estates. A new police station has served the area since 2007; however, it was earmarked for possible closure in 2013, by Nottinghamshire Police Commissioner Paddy Tipping.[5][6]

The area is served by Mansfield Woodhouse railway station, on the Robin Hood Line.

The area also has a volunteer-run newsletter called The Woodhouse Warbler, produced quarterly since late 2000, with a circulation in the thousands. It also produced a magazine collating locals' Second World War memories, funded by the Big Lottery Fund.[7]

The Manor Sport and Recreation Centre is a £1.9 million indoor and outdoor sports facility opened on 11 May 2002, largely funded by a £1.4 million Sport England Sports Lottery grant, with the remainder from a variety of organisations and sponsors.[8]

From 29 September 2012 the Manor Park, adjacent to the Sports complex and entered from Kingsley Avenue, Mansfield Woodhouse, has regularly hosted a Park Run, an informal, timed 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) fun-run for any class of participant.[9][10]

The area also has its own non league football club, Sherwood Colliery F.C. who currently play in the Northern Counties East League Premier Division at Debdale Park.[11]

Mansfield Woodhouse is known around Nottinghamshire for its junior football clubs: Woodhouse Colts JFC and Manor 4th FC, both of which offer football to youngsters from 6 to 18.

Speedway racing, then known as dirt track racing, took place at Mansfield Woodhouse in the pioneer days of 1928.

Perhaps best known for its unique and delicious Pudding, Bakewell has many more tempting treats to offer - ranging from shopping and specialist markets to relaxing strolls and special events.

Idyllically situated on the banks of the river Wye, the biggest town in the Peak District National Park's mellow stone buildings, medieval five-arched stone bridge and quaint courtyards are a magnet for painters, photographers and sightseers alike.

Legend has it that the town's famous Bakewell Pudding was created by mistake by a local cook in the mid-19th century. Today her delectable 'jam tart that went wrong' can be sampled at various bakeries and cafés and posted virtually anywhere in the world!

Bargains galore are on offer every Monday at the bustling outdoor market, and for an extra buzz, head for the livestock market to experience the action in the theatre-like auction ring.

Cherry pick choice local produce at one of Britain's best Farmers' Markets or browse in specialist shops selling everything from high fashion and outdoor clothing to handmade chocolates and rare whiskies. Savour a light snack, lunch or dinner at a host of cafés, restaurants, pubs and tea rooms and take a brewery tour and sample world-beating craft beers at Thornbridge Brewery.

Catch the colour of Bakewell Carnival Week and Well Dressing in July or Bakewell Show - one of the oldest agricultural events in the country - in August.

Thinly disguised as 'Lambton' in Jane Austen's literary classic Pride and Prejudice, Bakewell is the ideal place for an interesting town walk. Take a stroll through the town and discover scenic buildings, charming courtyards and pretty streets, or feed the ducks during a riverside stroll.

If you're feeling active, head to the nearby Monsal Trail for some traffic-free walking, cycling or horse-riding amid some of the prettiest scenery in the Peak District.

Visit the town of Alfreton for a range of national high street shops, small local businesses plus a traditional Indoor Market Hall. From clothing to cobblers, the Market Hall offers a range of quality goods stalls and personal service. The town includes lots of surprises and independent traders, including a Stained-Glass specialist.

Alfreton is thought to be the site of the ancient town of 'Elstretune' as mentioned in the Domesday Book. Local legend says that King Alfred gave the town its name and who is said to have lived in a house on King Street.

The market at Alfreton was granted, in 1251, to Robert de Latham and Thomas de Chaworth. Originally the market was to be held every Monday, together with a fair for three days at the festival of St. Margaret. This charter was renewed in 1551 when Thomas Babington of Dethick got permission to hold the market Monday to Friday. Today Alfreton holds an indoor market on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. The market also includes the Alfreton Market Café where refreshments can be enjoyed, and customers can sit a while and take a break from their shopping in the new communal area adjacent to the cafe.

One of Alfreton's most famous residents was Robert Watchorn who went on to become Commissioner of Immigration at the American Museum based on Ellis Island, New York. Robert Watchorn never forgot the place of his birth and used some of his wealth to re-build the area of the town from which he originated.

Visit the town of Heanor for a stroll around the established high street. From family butches to local florists, independent bakers and ale houses, there’s a range of places to shop! The town offers a small outdoor market on Fridays and Saturdays where independent traders deliver a friendly, tailored service.

Visit Heanor Memorial Park to enjoy the open space of this recently renovated park, including a bandstand and splash pad for use in summer months. Heanor Memorial Park is also the venue for events throughout the year including outdoor cinemas and brass bands.

The Anglo Saxons were the first major settlers in the area. In Norman times, Heanor was an important village mentioned in the 1086 Domesday Book as 'Hainoure' and was recorded as having a church which was a significant structure at the time. The town of Heanor was once the route of the world's longest tramway running from Nottingham to Ripley. Named the ‘Ripley Rattler’ it was considered as one of the most dangerous tramways in Britain and even made an appearance in D H Lawrence’s amusing short story ‘Tickets Please’.

The Miller-Mundy family developed Shipley in the 18th century as a country estate and a coal mining area. Shipley Hall was used by D H Lawrence as the setting for his famous novel, Lady Chatterley's Lover. The Hall has been demolished but elaborate iron gates from the house now stand as the entrance to the town's memorial park. In the latter half of the 1900s, the area once despoiled by mining activities was restored. The old railway lines have now been converted into trails and the reservoirs into lakes full of wildlife. Over half a million trees have been planted since the park opened in 1976.

Heanor Memorial Park was established in 1950 and is a memorial to those who lost their lives during WW2. It is an oasis of peace and calm, tucked away behind the iron gates from Shipley Hall. Alongside the park is Shanakiel House, one of the few classical Edwardian style buildings left in the town. Built for Dr E V Eaves in the early 1900s, no expense was spared on its construction. This has now been sold for business use. The Town Hall was erected in 1867, and about 33 years later, it served as a cinema, which is thought to have been the first in Derbyshire. In 1995, it was saved from possible demolition, when it re-opened as a Town Hall.

Kimberley is a town and civil parish in the Borough of Broxtowe in Nottinghamshire, England, lying 6 miles northwest of Nottingham along the A610. The town grew as a centre for coal mining, brewing and hosiery manufacturing. Together with the neighbouring villages of Giltbrook, Greasley and Swingate it as a population of around 6,500 people. At the 2011 Census the appropriate ward was Cossall and Kimberley. This had a population of 6,659.^[1] In an estimate for mid-year 2019, it estimated for the Kimberley ward a population of 6,890.^[2]

Kimberley is referred to as Chinemarelie in William the Conqueror's Domesday Book. With the accession of William to the throne Kimberley came into the possession of William de Peveril.^[3] The Peverils lost control when they supported the losing side in the civil war which preceded the accession of Henry II of England in 1154. The King became the owner of the land. King John of England granted land in the area to Ralph de Greasley in 1212 who took up residence at Greasley Castle and also at around this time to Henry de Grey whose son re-built Codnor Castle on the site of an earlier castle established by William Peveril.^[4]

Ralph de Greasley's land passed by inheritance and marriage to Nicholas de Cantelupe who took part in Edward III of England's Scottish campaigns and also the Battle of Crécy. Nicholas founded Beauvale Priory using part of his Kimberley holding in 1343. That part of Kimberley which had become the property of Beauvale Priory was claimed by King Henry VIII during the Dissolution of the Monasteries in the 16th century.^[4]

The Priory's land was redistributed by the King and came into the possession of Arthur Capell, 1st Baron Capell of Hadham again by inheritance and marriage in 1627. Arthur was beheaded in 1649 having fought for the Royalists in the English Civil War. Arthur's son was created Earl of Essex in 1661.^[4]

In 1753 the land was purchased by Sir Matthew Lamb whose grandson William Lamb became Prime Minister in 1834. The Lamb's Kimberley estates passed by marriage to the 5th Earl Cowper in 1805 and on the death of the 7th Earl in 1913 were sold off in pieces.^[4]

That part of Kimberley retained by the Cantelupe's passed by inheritance and marriage to John Lord Zouch who died at the Battle of Bosworth with Richard III in 1485. He was posthumously found guilty of high treason with his property forfeited to Henry VII. John Savage (-1491) received this part of Kimberley in gratitude for his efforts on behalf of Henry VII at Bosworth. The Savage family sold this land to the Earl of Rutland in the early 17th century. The Duke of Rutland's Kimberley estates were sold in parcels in the early 19th century.^[4]

Kings Clipstone is a settlement and civil parish, in the Newark and Sherwood district, in the county of Nottinghamshire, England. The parish lies in the west of the county, and north west within the district. It is 122 miles north of London, 15 miles north of the city of Nottingham, and 5 miles north east of the market town of Mansfield. In 2011 the parish had a population of 318.^[1] The parish touches Clipstone village, Edwinstowe, Rufford and Warsop.^[2] The parish was formerly part of the wider Clipstone parish, on 1 April 2011 it became a separate parish.^[3] The area is within Sherwood Forest, well known for the Robin Hood legend.

The earliest historical reference to the settlement is in the Domesday Book of 1086, where the village is mentioned as "Clipestune".^[4] Subsequent written sources use the forms "Clipestone", "Clippeston", "Clipiston". The place-name Clipstone seems to contain an Old Norse personal name, Klyppr, with tun (Old English), an enclosure or farmstead, so 'Klyppr's farm or settlement'.^[5][6][7]

Edward I bestowed the King part of its name after Parliament was held at King John's Palace in 1290 "Clipiston Regis",^[8] and appeared on later maps as Kings Clipstone.^[9]

After its importance lessened it was known simply as Clipstone, and later Old Clipstone particularly after the nearby (New) Clipstone village was built for miners at the nearby colliery. The Old Clipstone community chose to revert to its medieval name after separating from Clipstone village parish in 2011.^[3]