Mapperley Hall on Lucknow Avenue was built in 1792 by the Wright Family. Ichabod Wright was the second generation of a family that were bankers on Long Row Nottingham. He and his wife Harriet had 3 sons and 10 daughters. They therefore needed a large [ … ]
Theatre Artist – The Mystery of Alex Toole
Having spent a good chunk of his life in the theatre business, local historian Bob Massey was doing a bit of research into some local equipment suppliers, when he came across an advert for the sale of stage curtains in the local area dated in [ … ]
A Migration Story – £10 Poms From Nottingham
Migration is a fascinating subject. Why do people pack their bags and move somewhere completely different? Whilst all will say they are seeking a better life. To seek a better life in a new country, there has to be a strong urge to get away [ … ]
Mapperley Plains by Christopher Isherwood
The acclaimed author Christopher Isherwood (1904-1986) once wrote about Mapperley Plains, despite having not visited. This was whilst he was at Repton School in Derbyshire in around 1920. The school organised a balloon release, where a card with the name and address was attacked to [ … ]
Sticky Morales for your Funk and Soul
Sticky Morales have been performing for over ten years at private parties, weddings, corporate events and local pubs and clubs around Nottingham and country-wide. Guy Molyneux is the bass player with Sticky Morales and has lived in Mapperley for 10 years. They are an 8 piece Funk and [ … ]
Mapperley musicians join Carlton MVC to raise funds for NSPCC at Jenny Farr House
Carlton Male Voice Choir has organized a Midsummer Fundraising Concert in aid of the NSPCC. On Saturday 23rd June they will perform in the wonderful setting of Nottingham High School. All proceeds of the concert will be donated to the NSPCC Nottingham Service Centre at [ … ]
Majestic Mapperley
Many thanks to Angie for her memories of Mapperley and the Majestic Cinema on Woodborough Road. I was born in 1945 and lived on Kenrick Road, there were very few cars then ,we used to go car spotting on Porchester road. Our vegetables were delivered [ … ]
Mapperley’s Abstract Artist
Mapperley has an artist who can draw on a wealth of experience and ideas to inspire him as he embarks on a new career as an abstract artist. His latest exhibition is at Expresso Gallery on Friday 4th May. Creative people have something extra in [ … ]
Breck Hill Road – What To Do With This Junction
Is it time to put the pedestrian before the motorist on Mapperley Top? If the experience of people crossing Breck Hill Road is anything to go by, the anser is ‘Yes’ With petrol cars due to be phased out in the next ten years, there [ … ]
Health and Safety at Events using Inflatables – Gedling Bouncy Castle Hire
Gedling Bouncy Castle Hire are not only local but also pride themselves on safety. Here’s a quick guide taken from their website, advising you about the things to consider when hiring an inflatable or equipment for your child’s party or event. Insurance – even though [ … ]