Pugin Augustus Welby Northmore Collection

Design for the Decoration of the Drawing Room at Eastnor Castle, Hertfordshire, ca. 1850

The New Houses of Parliament - the Peers Private Entrance, 1857. Creator: Unknown
The New Houses of Parliament - the Peers Private Entrance, 1857. Daylight is admitted by four windows from Old Palace-yard front...The floor is all of encaustic tiles

The New Houses of Parliament - Entrance-hall, 1857. Creator: Unknown
The New Houses of Parliament - Entrance-hall, 1857. The entrance-hall has its fireplace, and large five-light window enriched with armorial bearings

The New Houses of Parliament - the Peers Porch, 1857. Creator: Unknown
The New Houses of Parliament - the Peers Porch, 1857. This porch is in Old Palace-yard, on the west front of the Palace, facing Poets Corner;

The New Houses of Parliament: The Peers Staircase, 1857. Creator: Unknown
The New Houses of Parliament: The Peers Staircase, 1857. This is an elegant approach to the Upper House, having two flights of steps...The ceiling is divided into nine parts, supported by four piers

The Clock-Tower and Speaker's Residence, New Houses of Parliament, 1857. Creator: J. & A.W
The Clock-Tower and Speaker's Residence, New Houses of Parliament, [London], 1857. The tower in which "Big Ben" is housed was originally known as St Stephen's Tower

Committee-room, House of Commons, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Committee-room, House of Commons, 1857. Interior of the Palace of Westminster, London. It would be difficult to point to any edifice, ancient or modern

Vestibule to the Library of the House of Commons, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Vestibule to the Library of the House of Commons, 1857. Interior of the Palace of Westminster, London. It would be difficult to point to any edifice, ancient or modern

Roman Catholic Church of St. Thomas of Canterbury, Fulham, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Roman Catholic Church of St. Thomas of Canterbury, Fulham, 1857. This handsome edifice was erected in 1848, from the designs of the late A. W

River Front of the Parliament Houses, Westminster, 1854. Creator: Unknown
River Front of the Parliament Houses, Westminster, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

The New Houses of Parliament - Members Staircase, House of Commons, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The New Houses of Parliament - Members Staircase, House of Commons, 1854. Interior of the Palace of Westminster, London, designed in Victorian Gothic style by Augustus Pugin

The New Houses of Parliament - Ventilating Shaft, River Front, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The New Houses of Parliament - Ventilating Shaft, River Front, 1854. Palace of Westminster, London....the New Louvre, or Ventilating Shaft

The New Houses of Parliament - Entrance to the Star-Chamber Court, New Palace-Yard, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The New Houses of Parliament - Entrance to the Star-Chamber Court, New Palace-Yard, 1854. Palace of Westminster, London. This beautiful front is a portion of that between Westminster Hall

Myddelton Biddulph Armorial Medallion, Wales, c. 1846. Creator: AWN Pugin
Myddelton Biddulph Armorial Medallion, Wales, c. 1846

Myddelton Biddulph Armorial Medallion, Wales, c. 1846. Creator: AWN Pugin
Myddelton Biddulph Armorial Medallion, Wales, c. 1846

The New Houses of Parliament - Doorway of the Serjeant-at-Arms Residence, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The New Houses of Parliament - Doorway of the Serjeant-at-Arms Residence, 1854. Interior of the Palace of Westminster, London, designed in Victorian Gothic style by Augustus Pugin

Model Chalice, England, c. 1849. Creator: AWN Pugin
Model Chalice, England, c. 1849

Panel, England, 1849 / 51. Creator: Bannister Hall Print Works
Panel, England, 1849/51. Designed by Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin

Side Chair, London, c. 1848. Creator: AWN Pugin
Side Chair, London, c. 1848

Chalice, London, 1827 / 28. Creator: AWN Pugin
Chalice, London, 1827/28

St Barnabas Catholic Church, Nottingham, 1844. Creator: Unknown
St Barnabas Catholic Church, Nottingham, 1844. This splendid church, dedicated to St. Barnabas, is erected on an elevated site on the south side of Tollhouse-hill...when complete

St. Marys Cathedral and Convent, Hobart, 1901. Creator: Unknown
St. Marys Cathedral and Convent, Hobart, 1901. The first foundation stone of the cathedral was laid in 1860 to a design by William Wardell, a student of Augustus Pugin

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Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin was a renowned English architect, designer, and critic of the 19th century. Known for his Gothic Revival style, Pugin's work left a lasting impact on architecture and design. His most famous commission was designing the interior of the Palace of Westminster in London, including the iconic Big Ben clock tower. Pugin was passionate about reviving medieval craftsmanship and incorporating religious symbolism into his designs. He believed that architecture should reflect moral values and serve as a form of worship. His intricate detailing and use of vibrant colors set him apart from other architects of his time. Despite facing personal struggles and financial difficulties throughout his career, Pugin continued to produce stunning works that are still admired today. His influence can be seen in churches, cathedrals, and public buildings across England. Pugin's legacy lives on through his sons who also became successful architects in their own right. His dedication to preserving traditional craftsmanship and creating meaningful spaces has solidified his place in architectural history as one of the greats. Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin will always be remembered for his visionary contributions to Gothic Revival architecture.