Talks, Outings & Events
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Thursday 25 July: Pugin and Hardman in Worcester Cathedral and the Private Collection of Sarah Houle
We start the day at Worcester cathedral with Catriona Blaker looking at the substantial contribution of the Hardman firm to the great Victorian restoration of the medieval cathedral, a project that commenced in 1852, gathering momentum to the re-opening ceremonies in 1874. Outstanding there are John Hardman Powell's main east and west windows, key works, both for the Hardman's and for the cathedral. The west window is particularly sensational. We will then drive by coach Pershore, passing on the way A.W.N. Pugin's little Catholic school/chapel at Spetchley, 1841, commissioned by Robert Berkeley, one of the family from the nearby Spetchley Park. After lunch in Pershore (not included) we will visit the superb private collection of our President, Sarah Houle, who is the great great granddaughter of Augustus Pugin. Sarah’s collection includes many famous objects linked to Pugin, including the Birds Eye View, the death mask of his first wife Anne and numerous drawings and letters. Numbers are strictly limited. Cost: £45.
Night before: if you are planning to stay the night before in Worcester, you are warmly invited to join Catriona Blaker and Julia Twigg at Côte Brasserie, 100 High Street, where there will be a table booked in the name of the Pugin Society for 7.30. The meal is not included in the trip, but please let us know if you are planning to join. We look forward to seeing you.
We start the day at Worcester cathedral with Catriona Blaker looking at the substantial contribution of the Hardman firm to the great Victorian restoration of the medieval cathedral, a project that commenced in 1852, gathering momentum to the re-opening ceremonies in 1874. Outstanding there are John Hardman Powell's main east and west windows, key works, both for the Hardman's and for the cathedral. The west window is particularly sensational. We will then drive by coach Pershore, passing on the way A.W.N. Pugin's little Catholic school/chapel at Spetchley, 1841, commissioned by Robert Berkeley, one of the family from the nearby Spetchley Park. After lunch in Pershore (not included) we will visit the superb private collection of our President, Sarah Houle, who is the great great granddaughter of Augustus Pugin. Sarah’s collection includes many famous objects linked to Pugin, including the Birds Eye View, the death mask of his first wife Anne and numerous drawings and letters. Numbers are strictly limited. Cost: £45.
Night before: if you are planning to stay the night before in Worcester, you are warmly invited to join Catriona Blaker and Julia Twigg at Côte Brasserie, 100 High Street, where there will be a table booked in the name of the Pugin Society for 7.30. The meal is not included in the trip, but please let us know if you are planning to join. We look forward to seeing you.
Atterbury to speak at Pugin Society AGM on Saturday, December 7 at the Art Workers' Guild
This year is the 25th anniversary of Pugin: A Gothic Passion the Victoria and Albert museum’s magisterial exhibition which firmly established AWN Pugin’s reputation in the national consciousness.
To mark the occasion, Paul Atterbury, of BBC 1’s Antiques Roadshow, who curated the exhibition with the late Clive Wainwright, Senior Research Fellow in 19th Century Studies at the V&A, will speak to the AGM of the Pugin Society in December.
Three years in preparation the exhibition ran from June to September 1994, attracting more than 74,000 visitors and wide press coverage. It was followed in the winter of 1995-1996 by AWN Pugin: Master of Gothic Revival an exhibition at the Bard Center, New York, also curated by Paul Atterbury.
Catriona Blaker, co-founder of the Pugin Society, said “We are delighted that Paul Atterbury has agreed to talk about the major exhibition which made so many people more aware of Pugin. Held before the Landmark Trust’s restoration of The Grange, Pugin’s house in Ramsgate, and before the formation of the Pugin Society the exhibition was a real trailblazer which led to an unimaginable advance in understanding of all Pugin stood for.”
This year is the 25th anniversary of Pugin: A Gothic Passion the Victoria and Albert museum’s magisterial exhibition which firmly established AWN Pugin’s reputation in the national consciousness.
To mark the occasion, Paul Atterbury, of BBC 1’s Antiques Roadshow, who curated the exhibition with the late Clive Wainwright, Senior Research Fellow in 19th Century Studies at the V&A, will speak to the AGM of the Pugin Society in December.
Three years in preparation the exhibition ran from June to September 1994, attracting more than 74,000 visitors and wide press coverage. It was followed in the winter of 1995-1996 by AWN Pugin: Master of Gothic Revival an exhibition at the Bard Center, New York, also curated by Paul Atterbury.
Catriona Blaker, co-founder of the Pugin Society, said “We are delighted that Paul Atterbury has agreed to talk about the major exhibition which made so many people more aware of Pugin. Held before the Landmark Trust’s restoration of The Grange, Pugin’s house in Ramsgate, and before the formation of the Pugin Society the exhibition was a real trailblazer which led to an unimaginable advance in understanding of all Pugin stood for.”
Paul Atterbury, a freelance writer and lecturer specialising in 19th and 20th century art and design, formerly adviser to Royal Doulton and editor of Connoisseur magazine, has been part of the Antiques Roadshow team of experts for 29 years.
His books include: English Pottery and Porcelain,The Dictionary of Minton (With Maureen Batkin,) Art Deco Patterns, Twentieth Century Ceramics, Discovering Britain’s Lost Railways and the First World War in 100 Family Treasures.
Looking back on his time preparing the exhibition he said he was astounded by Pugin’s productivity, and influence. “As I came to understand this largely forgotten man, I realised he was one of the key designers on the 19th century. Much of Britain reflects his influence.”
The guide, Pugin: A Gothic Passion published by the V&A, in conjunction with Yale University Press, to coincide with the 1994 exhibition, is still available from Abe books. Edited by Paul Atterbury and Clive Wainwright and highly illustrated it includes chapters by Margaret Belcher, David Meara, Roderick O’Donnell, Stanley Shepherd and Alexandra Wedgwood.
The AGM of the Pugin Society will be held on Saturday December 7th at the Art Workers’ Guild, Queen Square, London WC1N 3AT, starting at 12pm.
His books include: English Pottery and Porcelain,The Dictionary of Minton (With Maureen Batkin,) Art Deco Patterns, Twentieth Century Ceramics, Discovering Britain’s Lost Railways and the First World War in 100 Family Treasures.
Looking back on his time preparing the exhibition he said he was astounded by Pugin’s productivity, and influence. “As I came to understand this largely forgotten man, I realised he was one of the key designers on the 19th century. Much of Britain reflects his influence.”
The guide, Pugin: A Gothic Passion published by the V&A, in conjunction with Yale University Press, to coincide with the 1994 exhibition, is still available from Abe books. Edited by Paul Atterbury and Clive Wainwright and highly illustrated it includes chapters by Margaret Belcher, David Meara, Roderick O’Donnell, Stanley Shepherd and Alexandra Wedgwood.
The AGM of the Pugin Society will be held on Saturday December 7th at the Art Workers’ Guild, Queen Square, London WC1N 3AT, starting at 12pm.
Booking: please send cheques payable to The Pugin Society, and enclosing a SAE or email address for confirmation, to Professor Julia Twigg, 9 Nunnery Road, Canterbury, CT1 3LS |
Cancellation policy: we regret that refunds cannot be made less than 14 days before an event. There is a handling charge of £5. In the case of overnight events where accommodation may have been booked, there may need to be an additional charge to cover losses to the Society. |
