Guided tours of Nottingham
Some great photos of Lucy in action during a wet but enjoyable Watson Fothergill Walk on 16 February. It was great to see people so keen to join in the first public tour of the year! Photos by theparkestate on Instagram (follow them for some great photos of houses by Fothergill, Hine and other Nottingham… Continue reading Photos from February walk and forthcoming dates.
I have set up a TripAdvisor page for the Watson Fothergill Walk. It would be great to reach a wider audience and introduce them to this most interesting of Nottingham architects! If you've enjoyed the walk, please leave a review - it would be a great help. You can also post photos if you have… Continue reading New TripAdvisor Page
I've been busy reading, researching and thinking about new walks and talks for the new year. But I'm ready to get out walking again, so I've set up some dates for The Watson Fothergill Walk in February and March 2020. The first walk, which will start at 10am outside Nottingham Tourism Centre and finish at… Continue reading New dates for 2020!
On June 21 Nottingham's Creative Quarter are celebrating the longest day of the year with their Lightest Night summer party. There will be some later than usual opening for businesses around the Lace Market area, as part of these events I will be running my Beauty in the Details Lace Market Heritage tour, a short… Continue reading Lightest Night Heritage Tour
July sees the 178th anniversary of Fothergill's birth, so it seems fitting to offer more chances to explore his Nottingham buildings on The Watson Fothergill Walk. The next dates will be two walks on 21 July 2019: Join Lucy to explore Watson Fothergill's Nottingham, includes tea or coffee and cake at Debbie Bryan. Tickets here.… Continue reading Dates for July 2019
As the walks have been selling out (thanks everyone!) I've added a new date for the evening edition of the Watson Fothergill Walk. This one will begin at 6pm on 16 May 2019. Tickets are available here. Tickets available here. Join me to explore the distinctive buildings of this most singular Nottingham architect. The walk… Continue reading New Evening Walk, 16 May 2019
I've had such a great response to the walks so far - thank you everyone who has booked or spread the word! I have a number of new events coming up... Lucy throwing some shapes on Broadway! Photo: Stravros Pouricas @stavraki_notts Sunday 31st March, 1pm - Mother's Day Heritage Tour a short look around the… Continue reading New Dates Added in April
Debbie Bryan has invited me to run a short walk exploring Nottingham's Lace Market as part of her programme of Mother's Day events on Sunday 31st March 2019. Out and about in the Lace Market looking for Beauty in the Details. This walk will be a slightly expanded version of the Beauty in the Details… Continue reading Mother’s Day Heritage Tour 31st March 2019
I am trying out a new walk exploring the architecture of Thomas Chambers Hine, the other big name behind some of the most impressive Victorian buildings in Nottingham. This first walk will be a "work in progress" and I'll be looking for your feedback at the end of the route. Come and help me test… Continue reading Thomas Chambers Hine: The Hine Hike!
The morning walk on 28th April 2019 is very nearly sold out so I have added an afternoon session startng at 1pm. Tickets are available on Eventbrite price £12 each, tickets include hot drinks and cake at Debbie Bryan after the walk. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/watson-fothergill-walk-debbie-bryan-edition-afternoon-28-april-2019-tickets-55824913820?aff=WFWebsite