Mapperley Hospital was opened in 1880. By 1930 in addition to medical and nursing care, patients were not only provided food and shelter, but also work, exercise, entertainment. There were Sports Days and the site had a cricket field and football pitches. A Self Sufficient [ … ]
Mapperley – Arnot Hill Park – Woodthorpe Park – Circular Walk
It’s January 2021 and winter is making the second COVID lock-down even more difficult for us. Posts on our Facebook page have suggested that anxiety about the pandemic extends to being out in the open air. More of us are walking in our local area. [ … ]
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 [ … ]
The Catfoot Lane Tragedy of 1944
Nottinghamshire is home to more than 20 memorials dedicated to aircrew who died during the Second World War. The details of these are found on various publications and websites. Memorials such as those in Annesley, Blyth, Calverton, Cotgrave, Farnsfield, Gonalston, Halam, and Hoveringham. One incident [ … ]
Carlton Valley Dreaming
A short poem for Autumn. Adapted from the 1960s hit song ‘California Dreaming’ by the Mamas and Papas. Mapperley’s leaves are brown And the sky is grey I’m walkin’ on the Top On a winter’s day I can see for miles Way over Lady Bay [ … ]
Carlton MVC Says Farewell To Enoch Price
Carlton Male Voice Choir have announced the passing of their oldest member, Mapperley resident Enoch Price. At the choir’s online rehearsal, they observed a minute’s silence followed by the singing of Deep Harmony in honour of Enoch Price who passed away recently (August 2020). Enoch [ … ]
Mapperley in World War II
Paul Key, a member of the Mapperley Local History and Preservation Group recently posted about the anti-aircraft defences that were installed in Mapperley during World War II. These were in the area of what is now the Nottingham Academy on Ransom Drive. On the left [ … ]
Mapperley’s Litter Pick
Calling all residents and organisations. Why not organise your own Litter Pick and help to keep our area litter free. The #MapperleyLitterPick is now up and running and we can assist you in arranging future events. Thanks to the support of private individuals, HSL Direct, [ … ]
Alexandra Park – A History
Alexandra Park is a small development of impressive houses off Woodborough Road, near to the junction with Magdala Road. The first properties were built in 1857 and the entrance to the estate was gated with a lodge. The winding road into the estate was originally [ … ]
Gedling Miners Welfare FC
Mapperley’s senior football club are Gedling Miners Welfare FC, known as The Miners. Their Plains Road ground has seen a remarkable transformation from virtually a ‘parks pitch’ 12 years ago to what is now probably the best amateur ground in the area. The addition of [ … ]