Caroline 23 Posted February 27, 2016 Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 Express buildings, Nottingham. Any info past and present welcome as I used to work in these premises in the late 90s. Freeth Cartwright Hunt Dickens Solicitors did occupy these premises for a time and when I worked there. Just wondered the history of the building. I went past last night, whilst out in Nottingham last night with a friend. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted February 27, 2016 Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 Designed by Watson Fothergill & is Grade 2 listed 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Caroline 23 Posted February 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 Yes I noticed a design company has accepted the offer when walking past. Thanks Bubblewrap. Good photo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted February 27, 2016 Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 There is a book titled "Fothergil"l available at the City Information centre on Smithy Row, wich gives details of all Fothergill buildings whether standing or demolished. The second book is also quite good & also still available. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BilboroughShirley 1,119 Posted February 27, 2016 Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 This building used to be the office of the Guardian Journal and Evening News newspaper. My dad worked there. The round tower was the front office. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted February 27, 2016 Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 Another Fothergill gem 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted February 27, 2016 Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 This building used to be the office of the Guardian Journal and Evening News newspaper. My dad worked there. The round tower was the front office. I can remember my grandfather collecting news papers from here for delivery to shops That would have been in the late 1950s 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Caroline 23 Posted February 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 Interesting. Thanks Shirley. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted February 27, 2016 Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 Bubblewrap (#2), what a beautiful building that is. It's a wonder the City Council haven't demolished it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BilboroughShirley 1,119 Posted February 27, 2016 Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 I think it was a newspaper office in 1903, it certainly was in 1924 and then right through to 1963 when the Evening News combined with the Evening Post and the staff moved "over the road" to the Evening Post offices in Forman Street (now demolished). In 1961 my dad took me around the newspaper office to show me how papers were produced. It was very interesting, especially how they did the photos. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted February 27, 2016 Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 #9 Because, like nearly all Fothergill's buildings it is listed Sadly too many have succumbed to the "wreckers ball" Eg The Black Boy and St Nicholas's Rectory Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,423 Posted February 27, 2016 Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 There is an existing thread on this subject from several years ago. http://nottstalgia.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=8915 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveN 1,118 Posted February 27, 2016 Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 #4 I've got both those books and would recommend them if you appreciate the beautiful old buildings we have around Nottingham Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted February 27, 2016 Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 There is also one on T.C.Hine Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DavidA 153 Posted February 27, 2016 Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 Architects knew their stuff in those days. They've really lost the plot since then. Short term, ugly, concrete & glass have appeared all over the place. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveN 1,118 Posted February 27, 2016 Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 I've got a book about HIne called "Thomas Chambers Hine - Architect of Victorian Nottingham" by Ken Brand of the Nottingham Civic Society. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted February 27, 2016 Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 #15 Like that monstrosity they put up where the Black Boy was Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DavidA 153 Posted February 27, 2016 Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 Yes, there is little of value being built in these degenerate days. Nothing that will stand the test of time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted February 27, 2016 Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 This one ain't too bad I know it's London & not Nottingham But Ireally like this building Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted February 27, 2016 Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 This one is quite "interesting" too And the Inside Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted February 27, 2016 Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 I wonder what was said about Fothergill's buildings when they were put up in the 1880s ? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveN 1,118 Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 I've mentioned this book before in another thread but if you like the 'old' architecture then have a look at a book in the Pevsner Architectural Guides about Nottingham. It's an excellent book with great photos and walks around the city looking at the buildings. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bomber 9 Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 i did some work in that building in the 70s and was astonished to see the underground printing press ,the basement must have been around 30 feet deep Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Caroline 23 Posted February 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 Yes the basement was deep. It was below the reception area. There was a lift in the building also. I remember the paper shredding machine being there and a load of wine stored there! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 The ladies can always sniff the wine out, can't they. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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