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A Brief History of Mapperley (Nottingham)
Medieval Roots & Name Origin
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The name Mapperley likely originates from Thomas Mapurley, a notable figure in Nottingham during Richard II's reign (1377–1399). His landholdings to the northeast of the city lay the foundation for the name “Mapurley’s Closes,” which evolved into the area now known as Mapperley.nottshistory.org.uk+11Wikipedia+11Francis Frith+11
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Before that, the name may relate to maple trees—the term “Mapperley” possibly points to a “clearing among maples,” as suggested by some local traditions.mapperleyhistory.comGedling Eye
17th–18th Centuries: Land Ownership & Estate Beginnings
Victorian Expansion & Brickmaking Industry
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Mapperley experienced substantial growth in the 19th century, transitioning from farmland to a residential district as Nottingham expanded northwards.Alan Godfrey Maps+7Belvoir+7woodthorpefriends.co.uk+7
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The area’s high clay-rich terrain made it ideal for brickmaking—Mapperley bricks famously helped build parts of Nottingham (and reportedly even St Pancras Station).Mapperley People
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Residential development kicked off in the early 1800s through to the early 1900s, especially after the 1903 auction of 130 acres of the Wright estate. Architect William Beedham Starr led the design of Mapperley Park, resulting in elegant early-20th-century homes.Wikipedia