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A Brief History of Forest Town (Mansfield)

Origins & Growth

Forest Town began as a mining village, established and developed around the sinking of the Mansfield (Crown Farm) Colliery in 1904—a pivotal creation that shaped the growth of the areaGoogle Cloud Storage+13southwellchurches.nottingham.ac.uk+13Our Mansfield & Area+13.
Housing sprang up quickly, especially in the area known as The Avenues, built to accommodate colliery workersWikipedia.

Religious Foundations

In 1905, the Duke of Portland gifted the village its first Anglican place of worship, St David’s Mission Church, located at the corner of Old Mill Lane and Clipstone Roadwikishire.co.uk+8southwellchurches.nottingham.ac.uk+8southwellchurches.nottingham.ac.uk+8.
As the community expanded, a more substantial church—St Alban’s—was constructed. Its foundation stone was laid in 1910, and it was consecrated in July 1911, becoming the parish’s spiritual hubsouthwellchurches.nottingham.ac.uk+1.

Community & Leisure

Queensway Park, originally established as a children’s recreational area around 1930–31, remains a local green space cherished by familiesOur Mansfield & Area+1.
The village’s close-knit community spirit is reflected in the cenotaph at St Alban’s Churchyard, commemorating local residents who served in World War IOur Mansfield & Area+1.
A significant social venue, the Drill Hall, was built in 1909 by the Bolsover Colliery Company. This Grade II–listed building played a central role in community events and civic lifekingswayhallforesttown.co.uk+2Wikipedia+2.

Industrial Transition

The Crown Farm Colliery, central to the town’s origin, closed in 1988 after nearly 85 years. The site has since been redeveloped into an industrial estateWikipedia+2Our Mansfield & Area+2.
In the early 1990s, the Japanese textile firm Toray constructed a factory on former heathland. Though once a major employer, the workforce has significantly diminished over timeWikipedia.

Modern Identity

Once a distinct village, Forest Town is now fully integrated into the town of Mansfield, with its own unique identity preserved through its buildings, landmarks, and shared heritageOur Mansfield & Area+14Wikipedia+14Our Mansfield & Area+14.
Modern Forest Town features shops along the B6030, a miners' welfare and sports ground behind St Alban’s Church, and is home to A.F.C. Mansfield, known affectionately as "The Bulls"Wikipedia+1.