Mansfield Museum

At Mansfield Museum, we are proud to highlight the success of our local industry leaders, Eviosys and Linney. In collaboration with these two prominent businesses based right here in Mansfield, we conducted insightful interviews with their leaders to delve into their innovative creations and productions. Through these discussions, we explored the remarkable evolution of each company and captured their journeys in a series of short films. These films not only showcase the dynamic nature of Eviosys and Linney but also celebrate Mansfield as an extraordinary place for businesses to flourish and for individuals to thrive in their careers. Join us in recognizing the vibrant industrial spirit of Mansfield and the exceptional achievements of our local businesses.

An exhibition about the people and companies that made Mansfield a centre of industry.

Forty years ago the early morning streets were busy as thousands of people went to work. In 1981 43,400 workers made products that were sold around the world. The gallery looks at the more well-known industries that built Mansfield’s reputation for manufacturing.

Nearly all of these industries can still be found in the district. However the way that they work has changed. Modern factories need fewer workers, are cleaner, quieter and often out of sight in industrial parks. But businesses based in Mansfield still have an international reputation for excellence and innovation.

The gallery features artefacts, photos, film and audio relating to the major, past and present employers of the town: Metal Box, Shoe Co, Mansfield Brewery, Barrs Soft Drinks, hosiery, precision engineering, mining, foundries and quarrying.