About This Event

Join tour guide Lucy Brouwer to explore the Nottingham city centre buildings of Victorian architect Watson Fothergill. Why did the Victorians think a mortgage was like a monkey? How can one architect have two names on one building? What links one of Nottingham's foremost Victorian architects with Mick Jagger and Thomas Hardy? All these and more questions will be answered on a guided walk around the buildings of architect Watson Fothergill in Nottingham City Centre. Discover the buildings of one of Nottingham's most prominent Victorian architects, his signature style and the influence of the Gothic on the city's buildings. A walk of approximately 2km (1.25 miles) just over 2 hours. Participants are asked to come appropriately prepared for all weather eventualities and wear footwear suitable for city walking. Meet for a prompt start outside Nottingham Tourism Centre on Smithy Row (next to Council House). Finish at Fothergill's pub where there is the option to stay for refreshments. Please book your own table if you wish to dine. Advanced booking is essential as places are limited. Some Feedback from previous events: “Charisma and humour from the guide. She also gave a lot of historical info without ever being dry or boring.” “The buildings and locations were varied and easily accessed on foot. The history of Watson Fothergill’s life and career was very interesting and described in an informative and professional manner.” "This tour combines some extremely well researched material with an engaging and lively delivery. It's made me look at Nottingham city centre in a completely new light!" "A fantastic and hugely informative walk around some of Fothergill's most famous buildings in central Nottingham." "I cannot recommend these walking tours enough."

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