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Explore Nottingham with a 5-star guided tour!

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Discover Nottingham from a new angle!

Many people who join me (Lucy – your tour guide!) for the Watson Fothergill Walk tell me that now they know what to look for, they’re going to spend more time looking up!

Nottingham has lots of beautiful and unusual architecture – some of the most decorative and interesting buildings were designed by Victorian architect Watson Fothergill – you can learn more about the man and his work on my guided walking tour of the city centre.

The only date for the Watson Fothergill Walk in September 2022 will be on Sunday 18 starting at 10 am. Tickets are £15 each (earlybird tickets with no Eventbrite fees available until 1 September).

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Blue Stockings Society Lace Market Networking Event

July 14, 2022July 14, 2022 watson

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 Market – with buildings by architects Watson Fothergill and Thomas Chambers Hine, as well as the modern urban landscaping that makes the area unique.

Detail of TC Hine’s Adam’s Building. Pic: Stephen Richards Geograph.

After the walk, there will be a networking session at The Angel Microbrewery, inside the historically interesting Old Angel Pub on Stoney Street in the heart of the quarter. Tickets are available here and open to both members of Blue Stockings and non-members who are interested in meeting other local women in business. The event is for women only. Tickets are available from both Watson Fothergill Walk and Blue Stockings Society, but numbers for the walk are limited so please book in advance.

Tickets for all forthcoming guided walks – The Watson Fothergill Walk and The Hine Hike – are available here on Eventbrite. If you’re interested in a guided architecture walk for your group, then send Lucy a message here.

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Dates for July 2022 Walks

May 25, 2022July 15, 2022 watson

I have now added some new dates for July:

Watson Fothergill Walk, Sunday 3 July, 10 am
The 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 pm
Discover the Nottingham work of architect Thomas Chambers Hine. More info here.

Watson Fothergill Walk – with Cream Tea at Debbie Bryan optional, Sunday 24 July, 10am
A city centre walk, plus the option to pre-order a delicious Cream Tea at Debbie Bryan’s Lace Market tea room and shop.

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The Next Debbie Bryan Afternoon Tea Date!

April 21, 2022May 6, 2022 watson

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.

Tickets are available here for a Watson Fothergill Walk, plus either full Afternoon Tea or Cream Tea at Debbie Bryan’s wonderful shop and tearoom in the Lace Market. The Walk starts at 10 am on Sunday 8 May and concludes at the shop around 12noon in time for tea, cakes, scones and all the usual Debbie Bryan treats (available in Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free or Regular options).

Tickets for Watson Fothergill Walk £15

Watson Fothergill Walk With Cream Tea £22

Tickets for Watson Fothergill Walk & Debbie Bryan Afternoon Tea £38

Tickets for a walk without tea included 8 May 10am

More tickets for forthcoming walks are also available on Eventbrite

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Walks in May and June 2022

April 3, 2022April 24, 2022 watson

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 who donated or enquired about the DEC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal. You can still donate here.

There are some tickets available for the Debbie Bryan Watson Fothergill Walk on 8 May, start 10am, now with the option of Afternoon Tea or Cream Tea after the walk, tickets here.

An afternoon walk, 12 June, 2pm – Tickets

June sees an afternoon Watson Fothergill Walk on Sunday 12 June, start 2 pm and an evening Watson Fothergill Walk on Thursday 23 June, start 6 pm.

Tickets to all events are available on Eventbrite.

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Fothergill Talk at Mansfield Library

April 1, 2022April 1, 2022 watson

Lucy will be giving an illustrated talk on Fothergill’s Buildings in Mansfield live and in person at Mansfield Central Library on 10 May 2022 at 2pm. Tickets are £3 each and available from the library or via this link on Eventbrite.

Tickets for my talk on Fothergill in Mansfield

Fothergill Watson (as he was then) was born in Mansfield in 1841 and many of his early buildings came about through his connections in the town. The illustrated talk looks at Fothergill’s family, the buildings that he designed in the town that remain, including houses, shops and the Cattle Market. There will also be a chance to discover some of the buildings that have been demolished.

Book now to avoid disappointment!

Lucy is also available to give talks on local architects to groups in Nottinghamshire, in person or via Zoom. Email for more details.

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10 April 2022 Watson Fothergill Walk & Afternoon Tea

March 3, 2022April 1, 2022 watson

Watson Fothergill Walk, the Nottingham walking tour looking at the buildings of architect Watson Fothergill is back!

Explore the architecture of Nottingham’s most flamboyant Victorian architect on an entertaining and informative walk with tour guide Lucy Brouwer.

The first public walk of the year will be a collaboration with Debbie Bryan’s Lace Market Tea Room. Tickets include afternoon tea, with many dietary options available including Traditional, Vegan, Vegetarian and gluten-free.

The walk starts at 10 am on 10 April 2022, arriving at Debbie Bryan on St Mary’s Gate at 12 noon.

Tickets are £38 each – includes a two-hour walk followed by a full afternoon tea.

Tickets are now available for a Cream Tea option priced £22 each with the same array of dietary options.

“Lucy is a super guide and we had a great time, also learned a lot! Not least to keep looking up!”
Lynn B, February 2022

More walks coming soon – make sure you’re signed up to the mailing list for news of forthcoming events.

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Online talks in 2022: Explore Fothergill’s Buildings in Mansfield

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Watson Fothergill Virtual Walk: Fothergill’s Buildings in Mansfield, 8 February 2022, 7 pm. Tickets £5 +booking fee

Thanks to everyone who has taken part in a Watson Fothergill Walk this year, also to all those who have sent messages about Fothergill’s buildings – I’ve written up reports of some visits on my blog, with more to come soon! If you live in a Fothergill or have memories of working in one of the buildings, do email me!

The architect Watson Fothergill, or as he was known until 1892, Fothergill Watson, was born in 1841 in Mansfield, Notts. He had many connections in his home town and some of his buildings can still be found there.

I have been working on an introduction to these buildings in the form of a “Virtual Walk”, a new illustrated Zoom talk that will take place on 8 February 2022 at 7 pm, tickets £5 (plus booking fee). Join me to learn more about the buildings that remain and those that have been lost.

T ickets for Fothergill’s Buildings in Mansfield

Watson Fothergill Virtual Walk, 20 January 2022, 7 pm. Tickets £5 (plus booking fee).

Another chance to Zoom…

If you missed out on the original Watson Fothergill Virtual Walk, there will be another chance to join me for the Zoom version of my walking tour on 20 January 2022 at 7 pm. If you can’t attend these events “live” then a recording will be made available to ticket holders afterwards.

Tickets available here, £5 (plus booking fee).

Gift Vouchers

Gift Vouchers on sale

Meanwhile… in-person walks will be back in Spring 2022. If you’d like to cover the cost of a walk, or to purchase tickets as a gift, vouchers are delivered by email.

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Meanwhile if you haven’t already, make sure your email is on the mailing list to receive all the latest news and walk dates as soon as they’re finalised!

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August Walks

July 13, 2021July 22, 2021 watson

Here we go with some more walk dates for August 2021! Tickets for the following dates are now on sale, all tickets are £15 each.

Come and explore the architecture of Victorian Nottingham with tour guide Lucy Brouwer.

Watson Fothergill Walk, 1 August 2021, 10 am, £15

The Carrington Crawl, 15 August 202 1 , 1 pm, £15

Watson Fothergill Walk (Evening), 19 August 2021, 6 pm, £15

Watson Fothergill Walk, 22 August 2021, 2pm, £15 (now moved to 2pm start).

Hine Hike: The Buildings of Thomas Chambers Hine, 29 August 2021, 2pm, £15

Watson Fothergill Walk

The original city centre walk, looking at the flamboyant Victorian architecture of Watson Fothergill, also known as Fothergill Watson! 2hrs/ 2km.

Watson Fothergill Walk, 1 August 2021, 10 am, £15

Watson Fothergill Walk (Evening), 19 August 2021, 6 pm, £15

Watson Fothergill Walk, 22 August 2021, 2 pm, £15

The Carrington Crawl

A look at the domestic architecture of Watson Fothergill and his chief assistant L.G. Summers in Mapperley Park, Sherwood Rise and Carrington (with tea and coffee available at Clawson Lodge and a chance to look around inside) 2 hours/ 3km.

The Carrington Crawl, 15 August 2021, 1 pm, £15

Hine Hike

A look at some of the work of another architect who made a big impact on Victorian Nottingham – Thomas Chambers Hine. 2hrs/3km.

Hine Hike: The Buildings of Thomas Chambers Hine, 29 August 2021, 2pm, £15

Lucy is also available to conduct private tours for your group. Please email for more details.

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New dates! June & July 2021

June 13, 2021June 23, 2021 watson

Tickets have just been released for a raft of new dates in June and July!

Tickets for the following walks are now on sale:

The Carrington Crawl, 26 June 2021, 1 pm – 2 returns now available!

(with added access to Clawson Lodge thanks to The Ukrainian Cultural Centre).

The Carrington Crawl, 26 June, 1 pm tickets £15

Watson Fothergill Walk – 27 June 2021, 10 am The original city centre walk, looking at the flamboyant Victorian architecture of Watson Fothergill, also known as Fothergill Watson! 2hrs/ 2km.

Watson Fothergill Walk, 27 June, 10 am, tickets £15

An evening Watson Fothergill Walk – 1 July 2021, 6 pm

An evening version of the city centre walk, with a chance to stop off at Fothergill’s pub at the end. 2hrs/2km.

An evening walk, 1 July 6pm, tickets £15

Watson Fothergill Walk – 18 July 2021, 10 am

The original city centre walk with a look at the architecture of Watson Fothergill. 2hrs/2km.

Watson Fothergill Walk, 18 July, 10 am, tickets £1 5

Hine Hike: The Buildings of Thomas Chambers Hine – 25 July 2021, 10 am

A look at some of the work of another architect who made a big impact on Victorian Nottingham – Thomas Chambers Hine. 2hrs/3km

Tickets for all walks are £15 each and numbers are limited to 12 people per tour (for now!)

Lucy is also available during the week for private tours for small groups so please email if you have a group of friends or family who would enjoy discovering Nottingham from a new angle!