Last week I braved the cold to go to Retford where there are a couple of very different examples of Fothergill's architectural work. Retford, in North Nottinghamshire, is not somewhere I've had a chance to explore before. I did a little research on its history in preparation for my visit. Retford is made up of… Continue reading Fothergill in Retford
Do you know someone who would enjoy an entertaining and informative look at Nottingham's Victorian architecture? Well, why not treat them to a place on one of tour guide Lucy Brouwer's Watson Fothergill Walks in 2023 by purchasing a gift voucher online? Each voucher is valid for one ticket booked on Eventbrite and can be… Continue reading Gift Vouchers
I'm going to re-run my online talk on Watson Fothergill's buildings in his birthplace Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. Tickets here Fothergill's Buildings in Mansfield is an illustrated online talk, via Zoom. It will take place on Tuesday 22 November 2022 at 7 pm - ticket holders can watch live or have access to a recording will be… Continue reading Another chance to see… Fothergill’s Buildings in Mansfield on Zoom
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I have now added some new dates for July: Watson Fothergill Walk, Sunday 3 July, 10 amThe 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 pmDiscover the Nottingham work of architect Thomas Chambers Hine. More info here.… Continue reading Dates for July 2022 Walks
I was up in Mapperley giving my talk on Watson Fothergill and his architecture to a large gathering of U3A members, on the way back into town I took the opportunity to go inside a Fothergill building I have been meaning to visit for ages... Woodborough Road Baptist Church. View from Woodborough Road. Photo: Lucy… Continue reading Inside Woodborough Road Baptist Church
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. Delicious teas at Debbie Bryan Tickets are available here for a Watson Fothergill Walk, plus either full… Continue reading The Next Debbie Bryan Afternoon Tea Date!
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… Continue reading Walks in May and June 2022
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. Tickets here: Debbie Bryan Shop The first public walk of the year will be a collaboration with Debbie Bryan's Lace Market… Continue reading 10 April 2022 Watson Fothergill Walk & Afternoon Tea
A look at one of the few buildings that Fothergill worked on outside Nottinghamshire. I was in the neighbourhood recently, so took the opportunity to have a closer look at an intriguing building. Dunedin, now called Burnage Court, on Lawrie Park Avenue in Syndenham, South London. It's something of a mystery how Fothergill Watson came… Continue reading Fothergill Outside Notts: Dunedin, Sydenham
