bamber 128 Posted May 3, 2005 Report Share Posted May 3, 2005 Does anybody know where, within four miles of Slab Square, you can still see a brewery which Watson Fothergill designed? Cheers, Bamber Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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bamber 128 Posted May 4, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2005 No, though I know Fellows does/did have a micro brewery. The building in question was designed specifically as a "proper" brewery and is still standing. And of course it has all the trademark details one would associate with a Watson Fothergill design. Cheers, Bamber Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bamber 128 Posted May 4, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2005 Here's a picture. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
admin 21 Posted May 4, 2005 Report Share Posted May 4, 2005 That Building is on Marhill Road (Station Road) at Carlton Now how do I know that? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bamber 128 Posted May 4, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2005 You're not a secret CAMRA-ite are you? B) Cheers, Bamber Quote Link to post Share on other sites
admin 21 Posted May 4, 2005 Report Share Posted May 4, 2005 I lived on Marhill Road for 22 years, but never knew it was a brewery! :o Small world huh? <_< Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bamber 128 Posted May 4, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2005 I only discovered its original purpose a couple of weeks ago. The building always seemed so out of place up their on the hill. For years it was hidden from view, but now they have demolished the secondhand car lot on Station Road you can see it in all its glory. I was so intrigued I went into Carlton Library and spent an hour going through their collection of local photos before I fell upon the fact that it had been a brewery. If I get the time I'll pop into the Local Studies library and see if I can find out some more details. Failing that I might bump into Richard Studeney (Nottingham Camra) in the Rose of England. Cheers, Bamber Quote Link to post Share on other sites
admin 21 Posted May 4, 2005 Report Share Posted May 4, 2005 Try and get some copy pics or info if you can to Post here Bamber. I would be interested. When I moved in in 75 it was a Printers. I think it was later split into units? Owt on the internet? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bamber 128 Posted May 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2005 Hi Mick2Me: Will do. My bet is that its life as a brewery was pretty short. A few years ago there was talk of demolishing the building :o but it is now in the process of being converted into, you guessed it, apartments (whatever happened to good ol' flats?). Have to admit they could be very nice with all the old architectural details. Cheers, Bamber Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bamber 128 Posted May 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2005 Very, very little information in the local studies library on Angel Row - no pictures. The Mar Hill Brewery opened in 1899 and was owned by a Mr Vickers. The Grade II Listed building was subsequently converted into a dye house and laundry. I'll try some alternative lines of enquiry. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted December 9, 2005 Report Share Posted December 9, 2005 Needs a BUMP I was there last week, but with things on my mind, I did not notice if the building was still there?. I dont remember seeing it? But there are new buildings being put up at the front along station road where the Telephone Exchange used to be. Anyone know if it has been knocked down? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 Found this book in the "City Information Shop" Looked very good I will get a copy later. http://theworksofwatsonfothergill.weebly.com/uploads/5/5/5/1/5551715/5886510.jpg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 Bought the book yesterday. It gives details of every known "Fothergill" building whether still standing or demolished. Details include who the building was put up for, who the builder was, what year it was built, what is it's present use.& gives a Ordnance Survey map reference. http://theworksofwatsonfothergill.weebly.com/ For any one interested in some of Nottingham's older buildings it is well worth the £17.99. P.S. Fothergill designed some buildings in in other places too Mansfield & Loughborough( Nat West Bank) for instance. P.P.S. I had a few pints in The Vat & Fiddle too yesterday Quote Link to post Share on other sites
meeowed 314 Posted November 16, 2015 Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 does anyone know why it is taking such a long time to repair the Watson office building in town it does not seem to be much of a repair job After all this is an iconic Nottingham building when you look at the money spent on the council house I think Watson fothergill designed some wonderful structures not like the shoe box buildings of today meeowed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gibbo 04 188 Posted November 16, 2015 Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 Totally agree meeowed....It's scandalous to think it has been so long since the vehicle ran into the building. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted November 16, 2015 Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 Who owns the building ? Surly the owners of the vehicle or their insurers should foot the repair bill. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
meeowed 314 Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 I bet it would soon be repaired if it was that eyesore of an art gallery at weekday cross meeowed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StephenFord 866 Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 Possibly the insurers or loss adjusters - gagging at the cost of repairing a listed building. "It'll cost how many thousand? It's only a few bricks and a bit of mortar..." etc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,529 Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 In case anybody's wondering what the fuss is about...... http://www.nottinghampost.com/Watson-Fothergill-building-damaged-truck/story-27483199-detail/story.html 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TBI 2,351 Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 As you may imagine, listed buildings have stringent requirements on maintenance or repairs. There'll be red-tape to go through before specialists make good. I believe failure to follow procedure is a criminal offence. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DT1 0 Posted December 12, 2015 Report Share Posted December 12, 2015 I asked the Conservation officer at the council if they knew anything, back in September. He said that the owner had selected a specialist restoration firm to do the work, but was in the process of getting the insurance claim resolved. Apparently the council have a good working relationship with the owner. I'm guessing before any works start there'll also have to be a listed building application for the works. I Ishtar drop them another line, to see if they've an update. Www.theworksofwatsonfothergill.weebly.com Quote Link to post Share on other sites
meeowed 314 Posted March 22, 2017 Report Share Posted March 22, 2017 I was in town today and still the Watson fothergill offices remain untouched this iconic building is being left to deteriorate a clear example of the council neglect One of the great examples of great architecture should be celebrated by this city We have some prime examples of his work here in Nottingham and they should not be allowed to go into ruin The successive councils over the years have shown that their knowledge of architecture leaves much to be desired This repair project looks like rivalling the time it took to build the pyramids meeowed 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,386 Posted March 22, 2017 Report Share Posted March 22, 2017 Too right, meeowed! Nottingham has been ruined architecturally. Modern architects? It seems to me that you can't study the subject today unless you're suffering from rampant astigmatism. Everywhere is stuffed with charmless carbuncles that look as though they've just staggered out of some back street pub and are about to keel over sideways. It's vandalism and should be stopped! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted March 22, 2017 Report Share Posted March 22, 2017 I'm sure that most modern architects use Lego bricks for their designs Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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