bamber 127 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
admin 21 Posted May 3, 2005 Report Share Posted May 3, 2005 ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bamber 127 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 127 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 127 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 127 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 127 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 127 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 3,016 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
radfordred 6,000 Posted September 23, 2020 Report Share Posted September 23, 2020 Surprised it’s not more ornate? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,000 Posted April 14 Report Share Posted April 14 You too can join a Watson Fothergill walk https://watsonfothergillwalk.com/2022/04/03/walks-in-may-and-june-2022/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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