August 2024
The Sky at Night
On 12th August we posted: Local photographer Steve Komarek managed to capture a few shots of the Perseid Meteor shower last night from his garden in Carlton. This was the best one. Steve used a Canon 6D MkII, 50mm lens & F1.2, ISO 800 & a 20 second exposure. They are out again tonight, emanating from the constellation of Perseus in the north east, then spreading across the sky.
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On 13th August we posted:
Calling Mapperley folk from the 1950/60s. I’ve been going through some old photos with my Dad who used to live opposite where Aldi is now and found this photo. Can anyone help identify the whereabouts in Mapperley this was?
Lynette suggested accurately that it was “Opposite the top of Belvoir Street? Brickworks chimney in the distance? Winter ‘47”
Rob suggested “Looks like where current car sales garage (AFD of Mapperley) is now. Give away for me are the tall chimneys in background from Mapperley brick works and the steep fall away looking down to Sherwood
This confusion with which brickyard it was was answered in that the original brickyard off Morley Avenue actually closed and brickmaking moved further along around 1900. A lace factory was built in its place
See our article on the Fewkes Lace Factory
The End Of An Era
On Friday 23rd Aug, we said farewell to one of the longest traders on Mapperley Top.
It’s the last day of trading at The Fruit Bowl, after 30 years. Mapperley People would like to thank the Cooper family and all the staff over the years for great service in providing us with quality fruit, vegetables, plants and other produce. We wish them all the best in whatever they choose to do.
The post had over 30k views, 578 reactions and 72 comments from well-wishers
This one was typical
So sorry to see you go all the best! Where will I get my quince jam and my Christmas wreaths now? Another loss to Mapperley
25th August
Congratulations to Mapperley’s Studio 3 dance troupe who took to the stage in Disneyland Paris recently.
“All of you were absolutely incredible and have made us immensely proud. All the rehearsals and hard work definitely paid off, we couldn’t be any prouder! A massive thank you to all the families, parents, carers and friends for your support and coming along to watch too! We are incredibly grateful. There were plenty of happy tears backstage.”
