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Art Deco
On 7 November 1935, Nottingham's Art Deco Savoy Cinema opened to the public. The Savoy Cinema, on Derby Road, Lenton, opened 90 years ago on 7 November 1935. It is the only surviving pre-WW2 cinema…
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I'll be repeating my talk on pubs of the 1920s & 30s in January 2026 There’s still time to join me for Nottingham Deco in the Details Part 2 on Thursday, 30 October at 11 am. It…
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Soak up the history of one of Nottingham's most distinctive pub buildings and the brewery that turned it Egyptian. There are still a few places available for my architecture tour Deco in the Details Part 1,…
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Now called New Castle House, this building is one of Nottingham's modern architectural marvels. There’s another chance to join me for my Deco in the Details walks this October. Two complementary tours explore the architecture…
Art Deco
Hello all. I’m back from my trip to Devon, where I attended some events at The International Agatha Christie Festival(such fun!) and visited a couple of excellent National Trust properties. I am now much better informed…
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On Saturday, 13 September I’m doing the second of my Nottingham Art Deco architecture tours for Art Deco Society UK. As I write, there are just 3 tickets remaining. I’d recommend joining ADSUK if you love all…
Fothergill Buildings Outside Nottingham
I finally made it to Long Eaton to see the building Fothergill designed for Samuel Smith's Bank. Just over the border into Derbyshire, Long Eaton is a half-hour bus ride away from the centre of…
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Thanks to everyone who came down to The Vat & Fiddle for my Nottingham Art Deco Pubs talk. I’ve heard that a few of you have been visiting these fabulous buildings - here’s a recap…
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I'm excited to be running the second of my Nottingham Art Deco tours for Art Deco Society UK. 13 September 2 pm This tour is a version of my Deco in the Details Part 2…
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