In June 2026 Mapperley People discussed an attic find, one of the oldest properties in the area, some old recipes, the farewell to a well known grocer. Attic Treasures During roofing work on a 1930s house in Mapperley, tucked away in the eve was a [ … ]
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Monthly Blog – January 2026
Farewell to Kevin Cooper On 3rd January we posted about the death of Kevin Cooper, the popular former owner of the Fruit Bowl grocery shop in Mapperley. His wife Joanne and children Emma, Danny & Matt wanted to make everyone in Mapperley aware as he [ … ]
Film Footage of Mapperley Hospital (1930s)
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 Hospital Theatre And Chapel
Mapperley Hospital on Porchester Road was founded in 1876. Set in 125 acres of land, it had its own farm, bakery and butchery. Although much of the hospital has been demolished, some of the old buildings remain, including the old theatre and chapel. This Grade [ … ]