The Mapperley area has a long association with the sport of boxing. From the days of bare knuckle prize-fighting though to world champions Jawaid Khaliq, Carl Froch and Leigh Wood. Super middleweight champion Carl Froch MBE is now a broadcaster and commentator with platforms including [ … ]
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Mapperley’s Fish Monger – Vincent Van Cod
Vincent Fowler has been selling fresh fish on Mapperley Top for 12 years. It is his favourite spot. His van can be found between Bombay Brasserie and Costa Coffee on Tuesdays. He then trades from various locations across Nottingham in the week, returning to Mapperley on [ … ]
A Short History of the Area
Mapperley Plains and its shops mean a lot to the locals. They also mean a lot to the thousands who pass through by car. Some stopping for a visit, others commuting or bypassing the north of the city. Lucky for us and the Mapperley traders [ … ]