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Watson Fothergill Walk
Watson Fothergill Walk
Watson Fothergill Walk
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City ToursHistorical & Heritage ToursWalking ToursSightseeing ToursPrivate Tours
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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An entertaining guided walk around the buildings of architect Watson Fothergill in Nottingham City Centre. Learn about 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). Ticketed walks on Eventbrite. Private walks at times to suit groups: see website.
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Clurey42
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May 2019
A fantastic and hugely informative walk around some of Fothergill's most famous buildings in central Nottingham. This was an easy-paced walk with a lovely cuppa and cake thrown in at the end (at Debbie Bryan's shop) to celebrate Fothergill's birthday.
I have recommended this walk many times to other friends and family and I think it would appeal to anyone with even a passing interest in the glorious buildings of our city of Nottingham. I hope to go on the TC Hines walk (also by Lucy) at some point this year!
I have recommended this walk many times to other friends and family and I think it would appeal to anyone with even a passing interest in the glorious buildings of our city of Nottingham. I hope to go on the TC Hines walk (also by Lucy) at some point this year!
Written 16 January 2020
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Thanks for your kind words. So glad you enjoyed it, hope to do more Hine Hikes later in 2020.
Written 7 February 2020
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Emma T
Nottingham, UK2 contributions
Aug 2022 • Business
This architectural walk was really fun. We learnt loads & Lucy delivered it in a great way so that it was both informative & really interesting. She gets you thinking & makes you smile. She’s full of knowledge & stories & transforms you back in time & brings the buildings alive. I loved it!
Written 7 August 2022
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Thanks so much I'm glad you enjoyed it - do come on one of the other walks sometime!
Written 8 August 2022
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Katherine B
Nottingham, UK12 contributions
Jul 2022 • Friends
Last night I attended one of Lucy's expertly researched, architecturalhistory walks. I knew it woulr be interesting but as a former student of archetectural history I found the level of detail and quality of research deeply satisfying. She brought the lace msrket alive with a delivery combining great humour and a wonderful turn of phrase. Her delivery of an architect's speech as we completed the tour was a perfect end..
If you want to know more about Nottingham history, the lace trade and the history of urban development then you really have to go on one of her walks. It's a delightful and thought provoking way to spend a few hours.
If you want to know more about Nottingham history, the lace trade and the history of urban development then you really have to go on one of her walks. It's a delightful and thought provoking way to spend a few hours.
Written 29 July 2022
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Thanks very much, so glad you enjoyed it. Hope you can join me for another walk in the future.
Written 5 August 2022
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AmyEllenN
Nottingham, UK14 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
A wonderful way to spend a couple of hours and learn a lot about Nottingham as well as WF himself. Lucy’s tour was so informative and amusing, her passion was infectious and I learned so much about the city I’ve lived in my whole life and buildings I’ve walked past hundreds of times. Looking forward to joining another of her tours in the future!
Written 8 October 2023
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Thanks for taking the time to write a lovely review -I'm so glad you enjoyed the tour.
Written 9 October 2023
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Karen P
Nottingham, UK3 contributions
Sept 2022 • Friends
My friend and I thoroughly enjoyed our guided tour. I’m from Nottingham and it evoked happy memories of my youth but even if you are a visitor to our lovely city I’m sure you will find it enlightening. Lucy is both witty and knowledgeable. You will learn new words like nogging!
I will be looking up in future to see the hidden architecture of yesteryear.
I will be looking up in future to see the hidden architecture of yesteryear.
Written 21 September 2022
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Thanks - keep looking up!
Written 8 March 2023
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linds
Nottingham, UK14 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
Every WF building has Easter egg surprises I have never noticed before, even after more than 40 years of visiting Nottingham regularly. I absolutely loved it. Lucy paints a wonderful picture of Victorian times, both people and buildings. A very knowledgeable and entertaining host.
Written 9 October 2023
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So glad you enjoyed it... keep looking up!
Written 14 November 2023
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619anne
Nottingham, UK4 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
Great tour. Lucy brought the whole thing to life with whit and animation, but clearly had deep and comprehensive knowledge of WF. Not knowing much abt the subject, i was afraid the tour might be a bit academic and dry, but certainly not! Recommend!
Written 9 October 2023
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Glad you had a good time... I strive to never be dull (because I think architecture is so interesting!) Hope you can join me again for another tour in the future.
Written 14 November 2023
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Rob D
Manchester, UK3 contributions
Oct 2022
Enlightening and engaging tour. Lucy has a friendly manner and is very knowledgable about the city’s rich history. 2 hours well spent. I’ve walked passed some of these buildings 100 times and yet never noticed some really interesting signs, features and architecture.
Written 9 October 2022
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Thanks very much, glad you enjoyed the tour.
Written 13 January 2023
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Yvonne H
Nottingham, UK3 contributions
Feb 2020
Lucy very informative and knowledgeable. Despite horrible weather we all battled on and still smiling at the end.Buildings we have walked past before and never looked at.Well worth learning about and take in the beauty of Nottingham architecture. Thank you Lucy all ready for the next on.
Written 16 February 2020
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Thanks very much! So glad you enjyed it. See you next time!
Written 17 February 2020
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Emma F
Sheffield, UK12 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
Loved it! Highly engaging - knowledgeable and entertaining delivery. Well-researched and organised.
Good links to social history of Nottingham and the UK.
I’m intending to book other tours Lucy runs.
Good links to social history of Nottingham and the UK.
I’m intending to book other tours Lucy runs.
Written 29 July 2023
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Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it and hope to see you on another tour soon.
Written 7 August 2023
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