Collection Stories Home What's on and latest news Collection Stories Exploring the Past Click on the links below to see our latest research and Mansfield's stories. Find out more about the historic objects in the museum collection, and the fascinating things they can reveal about the history of the district! Dig for Britain Revealing the story of the men whose war service was in the coal mines Museum donor Lionel Cunnington introduces his father Bill, who was a 'Bevin Boy' in World War II (Added 08/05/2025) Roman Treasure A hoard of 22 silver coins, found near Mansfield Woodhouse This fascinating find offers a peak at life in early Roman Nottinghamshire. (Added 02/05/2025) Votes for Women! A Mansfield Women’s Suffrage Banner A protest banner shows Mansfield's part in the fight for women's suffrage (Added 07/03/2025) Music, Medals and Minting Discovering the story of Mansfield Musical Festival A chance find in the museum stores unlocks the story of the town's annual music competition. (Added 27/02/2025) A Stitch in Time Victorian cross-stitch samplers Explore the fascinating embroideries which provide a link to girls living in the district over 150 years ago. (Added 16/12/2024)
