Guided Walking Tours

Fothergill Watson / Watson Fothergill – Two Names, One Architect

A guided walk around the buildings of architect Watson Fothergill in Nottingham City Centre. Learn about the buildings of one of Nottingham’s most prominent Victorian architects, his signature style and the influence of the Gothic on the city’s buildings. A walk of approximately 2km- 3km.

The Watson Fothergill Walk will return in Spring 2021 – Covid 19 regulations permitting! Meanwhile sign up to the newsletter for notification of walk dates, online events and more. Or look forward to better times ahead with a gift voucher.

The next Zoom Watson Fothergill Virtual Walk will be on 22 April, 7pm Tickets £5 (plus small booking fee). This video will also be available to ticket holders for a limited time afterwards.

“This tour combines some extremely well researched material with an engaging and lively delivery. It’s made me look at Nottingham city centre in a completely new light!“

Photo: Lamar Francois
Photo: Lamar Francois

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Lucy is also available to conduct private tours and online talks – please get in touch.

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Tour Guide Lucy Brouwer is a researcher, writer, library assistant and art history graduate who is interested in looking with fresh eyes on the familiar. Lucy has put together guided walks looking at the architecture and history of Nottingham in the Victorian Age: The Watson Fothergill Walk, The Hine Hike: The Buildings of Thomas Chambers… Continue reading Bookings

Reviews

We’ve had some lovely feedback so far… “Charisma and humour from the guide. She also gave a lot of historical info without ever being dry or boring.” “The buildings and locations were varied and easily accessed on foot. The history of Watson Fothergill’s life and career was very interesting and described in an informative and… Continue reading Reviews