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White's Directory 1853

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Basford (Old and New), Carrington, Mapperley, Sherwood

A Description of the Parish

Basford Parish lies principally in the vale of the Leen, where that river is augmented by two small streams called the Day Brook and White Moor Spring; but its eastern extremity rises to the lofty hills of Mapperley. It extends from one and a half to three miles north of Nottingham, and comprises 2270 acres of land, of which 1158 acres were enclosed in 1792, and several large tracts have since been covered with thriving plantations. It has geneally a rich sandy soil, and lets for upwards of 30s per acre; but some small allotments are let for more than double that amount. It was anciently divided into several manors, and held of the fee of William Peverel, whose Honour Court was formerly held here. The Duke of Newcastle is lord of the manor, and owner of a large portion of the land. At Scottom, near the Leen, are three covered springs and a large reservoir, formed in 1827, for the purpose of supplying the Nottingham Old Water Works. It is to the lace and hosiery manufacturers and its contiguity to Nottingham, that Basford Parish owes its present wealth and consequence; and from which causes its population has increased during the last fifty years, from 2,124 to 10,093 souls in 1851; in consequence of which, several new villages have been built in the parish, which now contains eight bleaching establishments, a great number of stocking frames, and bobbin net machines. The Old Workhouse, erected in 1815 under the Gilbert Act, was formed into a Union Poor House in 1836, and considerably enlarged in 1842 at a cost of about £2,000. It is now a large handsome stone building, situated on Bulwell Road.
Charity. £40 was bequeated by John Smith, and others, and is now invested in Messrs Wright's Bank, Nottingham. The yearly interest is distributed at Christmas among 12 poor widows.

Old Basford

Basford (Old) Village is situated in the vale of the Leen, two and a half miles N.N.W. of Nottingham. The scenery around it is beautiful, being well clothed with wood, and thickly studded with modern mansions. At the Bowling Green Inn is a spacious green, tastefully fitted up with harbours; which is the resort of numerous parties from Nottingham in the summer season. The stone bridge, which here crosses the Leen, was built in 1831. The church, dedicated to St Leodegarios, has a handsome tower, and a spacious nave and side aisles; but the ancient armorial bearings that formerly decorated its windows are gone. The living is a vicarage, valued in the King's books at £8 17s 7d, now at £260, and is in the patronage of the Lord Chancellor. The Rev. H.R. Pitman B.A. is the incumbent. In February 1843, his Grace the Duke of Newcastle gave a plot of land containing 1½ acres, for a burial ground; it is situated on the acclivity, a little distance west from the church, and enclosed with a stone wall. The Wesleyan, Kilhamites and Primitive Methodists, and the General Baptists, have each a chapel here.

The National School, for boys and girls, is a neat building erected in 1845, and will accommodate 450 pupils. The Town Library is at Mr Twells', and contains 300 volumes. The Nottingham and Mansfield Railway passes through this village, and has a small station on the Nottingham Road. Here are extensive chemical works, situated close to the railway, erected in 1850 by Mr John Ford.

New Basford

New Basford is situated at the southern extremity of Old Basford, within two miles N.W. of Nottingham. The first house was built here in 1820, and it now consists of many good streets, which cross each other at right angles; and comprises a population of 2,343 souls, many of whom are employed in the lace and hosiery trade. Algarthorpe, afterwards called Eland Hall, from its former owners, stands on a commanding eminence half a mile east of the old village, and is now commonly called Bagthorpe. It is occupied by Mr G.A. Morrison. Here is a room fitted up for divine service belonging to the Church of England. A district church will be erected as soon as sufficient funds can be raised. The Rev. T.A. Bolton is the incumbent. The Baptists, General Baptists, Wesleyan, Wesleyan Association and Primitive Methodists have each a chapel here. Here is a Reading Room and Library, established Nov. 3rd 1848, and contains 260 volumes; R. Birkin Esq. president and Mr Edmund Johnson honorary secretary.

Carrington

Carrington is a populous village on the east side of the parish, upon the Mansfield Road, one mile and three quarters north of Nottingham. It contains many handsome villas, surrounded by beautiful shrubberies, occupied by merchants and lace manufacturers, who have their warehouses in Nottingham. A district church, dedicated to St John, has been erected here at a cost of upwards of £2,000; the first stone was laid May 16th 1841, and it was consecrated by the Bishop of Lincoln April 6th 1843. It is endowed with £1,000, in addition to a grant from the Ecclesiastical Commissioners which, with the seat rents, makes the living worth about £150 per annum. The Rev. David Whalley M.A. is the incumbent. Ichabod Wright Esq. gave half an acre of land for the site; the building is 80 feet by 35, with a turret and one bell, and the interior is very neat. The National School is a large building erected in 1837, at a cost of £700; it is supported by subscription, and a small weekly stipend from the children. The Wesleyan and Primitive Methodists have each a chapel in the village. Here is an extensive brewery, belonging to Mr T.C. Beasley.

Mapperley

Mapperley is a range of modern villas, extending eastward from the vicinity of Carrington to the summit of Mapperley Hills. Mapperley House is the delightful residence of Ichabod Wright Esq., banker. It is situated upon a commanding eminence, and surrounded by beautiful shrubberies and thriving plantations.

Sherwood

Sherwood at the north east corner of the parish, is another populous district on the Mansfield Road, two and a quarter miles north of Nottingham. Here are some beautiful mansions occupied by the merchants and manufacturers of the town, and is altogether the most elegant suburb in the neighbourhood of Nottingham. Woodthorpe House is the seat and property of William Cartledge Esq.

Other Places

Cavendish House is pleasantly situated, and is occupied by the Rev. Thos. Gascoigne, as a boarding establishment for young gentlemen.
Two Mile House is scattered village at the west end of the parish, on the Alfreton Road, from two to three miles N.W. of Nottingham.
Whitemoor Place is a small hamlet on the Alfreton Road, 1½ miles N.W. of Nottingham. Here is an extensive brace and purse manufactory, occupied by Messrs Kelk and Pearson.

[Transcribed by Clive Henly]