Do you know someone who would enjoy an entertaining and informative look at Nottingham's Victorian architecture? Well, why not treat them to a place on one of tour guide Lucy Brouwer's Watson Fothergill Walks in 2023 by purchasing a gift voucher online? Each voucher is valid for one ticket booked on Eventbrite and can be… Continue reading Gift Vouchers
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Another chance to see… Fothergill’s Buildings in Mansfield on Zoom
I'm going to re-run my online talk on Watson Fothergill's buildings in his birthplace Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. Tickets here Fothergill's Buildings in Mansfield is an illustrated online talk, via Zoom. It will take place on Tuesday 22 November 2022 at 7 pm - ticket holders can watch live or have access to a recording will be… Continue reading Another chance to see… Fothergill’s Buildings in Mansfield on Zoom
Zoom talks for groups
If there are any groups - WI, U3A, Local History Societies etc - who would be interested in a Zoom-version of one of my talks then please get in touch. My talks on Watson Fothergill in Nottingham, The Buildings of Fothergill in Mansfield and On The Trail of Thomas Chambers Hine can all be delivered… Continue reading Zoom talks for groups
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August Walks
This August there are tickets available for two guided walks looking at Nottingham architecture of the Victorian era. The Hine Hike on Sunday 7 August, start 2 pm and Watson Fothergill Walk on Sunday 21 August, start 10 am. Tickets for both walks are £15 per person. The Hine Hike looks at the buildings of… Continue reading August Walks
Blue Stockings Society Lace Market Networking Event
Tickets for this event I'm a member of Nottingham's Women in Business networking group, Blue Stockings Society. Together we have put together a new event on Thursday 28 July starting at 7 pm. It will comprise a short guided walk that takes an entertaining and informative look at the architecture and history of The Lace… Continue reading Blue Stockings Society Lace Market Networking Event
Dates for July 2022 Walks
I have now added some new dates for July: Watson Fothergill Walk, Sunday 3 July, 10 amThe original Nottingham city centre walk exploring the life and work of Victorian architect Watson Fothergill, also known as Fothergill Watson. Hine Hike, Thursday 7 July, 6 pmDiscover the Nottingham work of architect Thomas Chambers Hine. More info here.… Continue reading Dates for July 2022 Walks
Inside Woodborough Road Baptist Church
I was up in Mapperley giving my talk on Watson Fothergill and his architecture to a large gathering of U3A members, on the way back into town I took the opportunity to go inside a Fothergill building I have been meaning to visit for ages... Woodborough Road Baptist Church. View from Woodborough Road. Photo: Lucy… Continue reading Inside Woodborough Road Baptist Church
The Next Debbie Bryan Afternoon Tea Date!
As well as the other walks in May and June, tickets are now available for another special date with added Afternoon Tea or Cream Tea at Debbie Bryan in the Lace Market on 8 May starting at 10am. Delicious teas at Debbie Bryan Tickets are available here for a Watson Fothergill Walk, plus either full… Continue reading The Next Debbie Bryan Afternoon Tea Date!
Walks in May and June 2022
Forthcoming walks now booking April is getting booked up with several private walks, talks to local groups and new ventures with primary school pupils and students looking at history and tour guiding. Thanks everyone for spreading the word!The Carrington Crawl for Ukraine sold out - donations clocked up at over £390 - huge thanks to everyone… Continue reading Walks in May and June 2022