The buildings are dotted around Nottingham
When it comes to beautiful buildings in Nottingham, the work of Watson Fothergill is definitely some of the most distinctive. If you don't know the name, then you will definitely know the buildings which are dotted around Nottingham.
You can recognise his distinctive builds due to their gothic style, red and blue bricks, stone and black timber used for eaves and balconies. Fothergill died in 1928 following a struggle with ill health after a fall at the age of 87.The Rose of England pub is a great example of Fothergill's flamboyant style. You can grab a pint while examining the beautiful architecture. It was designed by Fothergill in 1898 and is now a grade-two listed building.
The building was designed in 1897 to commemorate Queen Victoria's 60th Jubilee with a bust of the queen added to the chimney. It was built for Edward Skipwith, a wine merchant who had a shop on Long Row as he retired. The building had four shops complete with offices above.The Pakistani Community Centre was also designed by Watson Fothergill in 1893 although it was originally a church and school.
There are beautiful carvings and ornate sunflower tiles inside the building along with stunning stained glass windows. The building was his second in Nottingham after he moved out of the Clinton street office due to the railway works.
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