Sir Alan Meale served Mansfield as a Labour MP for 20 years and during his time he strived to push the town’s market forward and took up community projects like The Big Snore.
In 2017 Ben Bradley was elected as a Conservative MP and in his time met with schools, emergency services and hospital staff.
1. 2 - Important visitor
2001 Mansfield John Prescott visit during the general election pictured with MP Alan Meale Photo: JPI Media
2. 3 - The Big Snore
Mansfield MP Alan Meale settles down for the night for The Big Snore, St. Mark's Church, Mansfield 2011 Photo: Anne Shelley
3. 4 - Market matters
Markets Minister Rosie Winterton, pictured with Mansfield M.P. Alan Meale, during her visit to Mansfield Photo: Roger Grayson
4. 5 - Cheers!
Mansfield and Ashfield CAMRA launched their 21st Mansfield Beer and Cider Festival and the second Mini Beer Festival at The Rufford Pub in Mansfield in 2012. Pictured is MP Sir Alan Meale with CAMRA Press and Publicity Officer Keith Wells during the event. Photo: Jane Hilton