About Augustus Pugin
Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin (1812-1852), is arguably the greatest British architect, designer and writer of the nineteenth century. Pugin was responsible for an enormous quantity of buildings, and also for countless beautiful designs for tiles, metalwork, furniture, wallpaper, stained glass and ceramics. He is important because through his buildings, designs, and his forceful and witty writings, such as Contrasts (1836) and the True Principles of Pointed or Christian Architecture (1841), he made people think in a new way about what architecture was.
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Why is Pugin so significant?
Pugin taught that only a caring and 'good' society can raise buildings that are truly honest and beautiful. For him, Gothic architecture was the greatest style of building, symbolic of this harmony. Pugin's beliefs and ideas have implications beyond his own era, making him hugely influential, both on other architects and designers of the Gothic Revival throughout the Victorian era and also on many subsequent architects, theorists and writers. Read more about Pugin's life and work HERE. About the Society
The Pugin Society is a registered charity founded in 1995 to celebrate the buildings, decorative designs and writings of Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin and the members of the Pugin family. The Pugin Society is a group of like minded people, intent upon promoting the life and works of this extraordinary and prolific man.
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We endeavour to preserve, protect and guard Pugin's precious gifts for our heritage, holding talks, trips, lectures, and excursions for the enjoyment of all members. The society is open to anyone interested in Pugin and the Gothic revival.
We very much hope that you will be inclined to join us in our celebration of this talented and influential designer and architect.
We very much hope that you will be inclined to join us in our celebration of this talented and influential designer and architect.
