A massive "Thank you" to everyone who joined me for a guided tour of Nottingham's Victorian architecture this year! Dog walking group outside Queen's Chambers on the Watson Fothergill Walk, from earlier in the year. Photo: Lucy Brouwer I won't be doing ticketed walks again until Spring 2024... but in the meantime, if you have… Continue reading Winter bookings
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Fothergill’s Buildings in The Park Estate
It has taken a lot of research but I've put together an illustrated talk on Fothergill's Buildings in The Park Estate... and some of the people who lived in them. I will be premiering this lecture for The Park Residents Association on Wednesday 4 October (7 pm for 7.30 pm) at The Park Tennis Club,… Continue reading Fothergill’s Buildings in The Park Estate
Walks in September & October 2023
Take the opportunity to join a 5-star rated guided tour of Nottingham’s Victorian Architecture. There are currently a limited number of tickets remaining for The Watson Fothergill Walk on Sunday 10 September 10 am & Sunday 24 September 10 am. I have also now added dates in October: Sunday 8 October 10 am & a rare… Continue reading Walks in September & October 2023
Walks in September 2023
Watson Fothergill Walk more dates in September 2023
Lichfield Cathedral
In June, I visited Lichfield and called in at the Cathedral - the relevance to this project being that such a visit was a massive inspiration to Fothergill Watson when he was a trainee architect. Lichfield Cathedral front. Photo: Lucy Brouwer Whilst working in Frederick Jackson’s office in Nottingham, Fothergill visited many buildings of architectural… Continue reading Lichfield Cathedral
Walks in July & August 2023
Tickets are now on sale for Watson Fothergill Walk on Sunday 23 July 10 am (SOLD OUT) and Sunday 6 August 10 am. Lucy is also available for private bookings. Lucy is also running The Hine Hike: The Buildings of Thomas Chambers Hine on Thursday, 24 August at 6 pm.
Extra June 2023 Watson Fothergill Walk dates
Join tour guide Lucy Brouwer for some Fothergill-spotting in Nottingham. Tickets are now on sale for Watson Fothergill Walks in June. In addition to previously announced dates, tickets for some weekday walks are now available. Learn about the buildings where Fothergill left his mark on Nottingham. Forthcoming dates for Watson Fothergill Walk - a guided… Continue reading Extra June 2023 Watson Fothergill Walk dates
More Nottingham Civic Society Books
I've added some more titles from Nottingham Civic Society to the online shop . These include the late Ken Brand's pamphlet on Mapperley Park Estate, Geoffrey Oldfield's The Lace Market, Nottingham and Andrew Hamilton's look at Nottingham's Caves. There are also just 2 copies of the commemorative book on The Council House and Old Market… Continue reading More Nottingham Civic Society Books
Watson Fothergill Walk dates for June 2023
I’m planning more dates through the summer starting with dates in May & June. More Sunday dates for the Watson Fothergill Walk are now booking - Sunday 4th June 10 am. Extra evening date: Wednesday 14 June 6pm Book early and save on Eventbrite fees. Tickets are £15 each (plus Eventbrite fees where applicable.) There… Continue reading Watson Fothergill Walk dates for June 2023
Nottingham Civic Society Books
Nottingham Civic Society have found a number of books on Nottingham architects and architecture that they have asked me to sell. I have now added some of these to my shop. Now available, all at £5 each plus postage, titles by the late Ken Brand: Watson Fothergill, Architect, Thomas Chambers Hine Architect of Victorian Nottingham,… Continue reading Nottingham Civic Society Books