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Where Are Our Civic Plaques?

Civic plaques are a popular way of remembering our history and people. The Mapperley area doesn’t seem to have many though. Why is this? Nottingham city centre has many, and so does the Beeston area. Surely our area has people and places that are worth [ … ]

1878 – A Mill In Mapperley

Expecting an article about windmills? You are going to be disappointed. The term ‘mill’ in this case, is a 19th Century expression for a bare-knuckle boxing match, also known as a prize-fight. The one in question took place in Mapperley, close to the city boundary [ … ]