Guided tours of Nottingham
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!
A busy August so far with several walks, both public and private. It's great to share the love for Nottingham's architecture with so many people. Here's some of the Facebook reviews I've received so far. A very informative and interesting walk, Lucy is obviously very passionate about the subject. A very hot, sunny Sunday so… Continue reading Thanks for the reviews!
I'm running another chance to join me for The Hine Hike: The buildings of Thomas Chambers Hine on Wednesday 5th June 2019, starting at 6pm. Tickets here. The Hine Hike 5 June 2019 Thomas Chambers Hine, 1813-1899, was possbly Nottingham's most prolific architect of the Victorian Age. His work across the 19th Century ranges from… Continue reading The Hine Hike: Evening Walk
I (Lucy Brouwer) was invited on to BBC Radio Nottingham to talk about the Watson Fothergill Walk to DJ Dean Jackson (standing in for Alan Clifford) on the afternoon show and you can listen again here at about 3:08 (after Cher!). I talked about Watson Fothergill's office, the Gothic Revival, and what to expect on… Continue reading BBC Radio Nottingham
More dates for my walks are now booking as follows: The Hine Hike, an evening walk exploring some of the Nottingham buildings of the Victorian architect Thomas Chambers Hine, will take place on Wednesday 5th June 2019, starting at 6pm. Tickets are £12, available here. The Hine Hike: 5 June 2019, tickets here. There will… Continue reading Dates for June 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
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'll be coming back with more walks in 2019 - I'm hoping to start around March and then do walks on Sunday mornings a least once a month. I will also be planning some early evening walks when the nights are light enough. I hope to try out a walk featuring the buildings of Nottingham's… Continue reading Watson Fothergill Walk Back in 2019
I'm planning to do some more of my short walks in the Lace Market with Debbie Bryan in December. The walk takes place at 2pm on 7th December, with a look at the architecture and history of St Mary's Gate. These tours will be similar to the Heritage Open Days tours that took place in… Continue reading Beauty In The Details: Christmas Edition!
The last part of this search for some of Watson Fothergill's buildings in Nottingham lead me to Mapperley Road (after a brief stop for much needed tea at Homemade Cafe in the Pavillion on The Forest Rec.) Up on the corner of Mansfield Road and Mapperley Road is St Andrew's House. (A48 in the Fothergill… Continue reading Watson Fothergill Safari Part Three: Mapperley Road