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CHAPTER V.
Effect of Calvinistic teaching-Brunel and the first public Ceme-
tery-Pugin's connection with Public Improvements-Practice
of Pugin's Office-Introduction at the British Museum to Messrs.
Rundell and Bridge-Appointed to design the Furniture for
Windsor Castle-Sir J. Wyattville and the King
CHAPTER VI.
Welby Pugin's first connection with Theatres-Employment in the
designs of Scenery for the Opera of Kenilworth at Her Majesty's
Theatre-Construction of a Model Theatre in his father's house
-Bad effects from associating with low society-Establishes an
Art Manufactory - Improved condition of Art-Workmen—
Failure of the Scheme
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CHAPTER VII.
Temporary Embarrassments-Pugin's Marriage, and his Wife's
Death-Buries her at Christchurch Priory Church-Intention of
building a House at Christchurch - Abandoned through his
Father's interference-Seeks another Neighbourhood, and builds
St. Marie's Grange, near Salisbury-Intimacy with Mr. Osmond
-Indignation at the modern alterations in Salisbury Cathedral
-Commences Correspondence with Mr. Osmond by a Letter
from Wells
..
67
CHAPTER VIII.
His Second Marriage-Industry in copying Illustrations in the
Cathedral Library-Success in his Profession-Proposes to sell
St. Marie's Grange-Designs for altering Longford Castle-
Eccentric Habits-Amusing Anecdote-Improves the Vestments
at the Roman Catholic Chapel· Readiness to give Professional
Advice-Death of his Father and Mother
CHAPTER IX.
Article in the Times'-Publishes his work entitled 'Contrasts,'
&c.-Remarks on the character of the Book-Strictures upon the
practices of the Roman Catholic Church-Anecdote referring to
Vestments-Erroneous Notions, limiting Art to those in con-
nection with the Roman Catholic Church-Public Opinion upon
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the Contrasts '-Humorous Song in reference to the work
.. 102
CHAPTER X.
Pugin's introduction to the Earl of Shrewsbury-Letters addressed
to his Lordship on various occasions-Letter from the Rev. Dr.
Rock-Memorials to Pugin from Maynooth and other places-
Letter from Count de Montalembert-Letter to the Lords of the
Committee of Trade
PAGE
117
CHAPTER XI.
Publishes 'True Principles of Gothic Architecture'-Cruises at Sea-
Facility of drawing and etching while in the boat-Sound prin-
ciples of design-Tact requisite to carry them into execution-
Exposure of unrealities, and censure of wrong Roman practices
-Publishes his great work, 'A Glossary of Ecclesiastical Orna-
ment and Costume'-Its effect
CHAPTER XII.
Publishes 'A Treatise on Chancel Screens'-Severity of his Re-
marks upon a section of the Roman Catholic Church, when
disregarding proper Church Arrangements - Precedents taken
from Lombardic Churches-Modern Ambonoclast '—'Calvinist
Ambonoclast'-Anecdotes
142
150
CHAPTER XIII.
Ruskin's severe Criticism upon Pugin's Buildings-Inconsistencies
pointed out-Strong religious Bias-Troublesome Interference
of Committees-Incidents relating to the Foundation of St.
George's Church and Conventual Establishment, Lambeth-
Remonstrates against unusual Expectations, and exposes their
Fallacies-Defects in the Design from want of due study
CHAPTER XIV.
Quits Salisbury and comes to London-At the same time com-
mences building a House and Church at his own expense at
West Cliff, Ramsgate-Description of the Church of St. Augus-
tine-Loses his second Wife-His presentiment of her approach-
ing Death-Buries her at St. Chad's Cathedral, Birmingham—
His great Patron and Employer, the Earl of Shrewsbury-His
Lordship's remarks upon Pugin's Works-Much assisted in his
Buildings by Mr. Myers-His first Meeting with Myers-Designs
Alterations for Balliol College
162
173
CHAPTER XV.
Consulted by the late Lord Stuart de Rothesay at High Cliff-Leaves
the place hastily-Contemplates a third Marriage, but meets with
a disappointment-Publishes a Pamphlet in vindication of his
conduct entitled, 'Statement of Facts'-Extracts from Pam-
phlet
. 190
CHAPTER XVI.
Remarks on Jewels prepared for the intended Wedding-Pugin
makes a Tour in Italy-Reception by the Pope-Expresses his
annoyance that many of the Priesthood disregard his theories
upon Christian Art-Contrasts their apathy with the earnest-
ness of many in the Anglican Church, who readily adopt his
'True Principles '
224
CHAPTER XVII.
Pugin's third marriage-Lord Shrewsbury's congratulation-Account
of Roman Catholic Buildings in course of erection-Assumed
completion of Structures partially built-Strictures upon Pugin's
Buildings in the 'Ecclesiologist '-Insufficient record of his
negotiations with employers and others to make a full Biography
-Addresses a Letter to M. Didron, giving an account of all
that he is doing in England towards the revival of Ancient Art 230
CHAPTER XVIII.
Destruction of the old Houses of Parliament-Pugin assists in pre-
paring Designs for the new Palace-His subsequent employment,
under Sir C. Barry, to superintend certain details-Sir C. Barry's
Testimony to Pugin's Genius-Pugin's readiness to accord merit
wherever due
. 240
CHAPTER XIX.
Intimacy with Mr. Herbert Minton, of Stoke-upon-Trent-Labours
with him to revive and re-introduce the use of Encaustic Tiles-
First complains of failing health-Writes again, referring to his
impaired health and shattered nerves-Addresses an angry letter
to Mr. Minton, and withdraws all confidence in him-Upon
Mr. Minton's explanation, expresses deep sorrow at having written
so harshly
250
CHAPTER XX.
Pugin's opinion of the Great Exhibition Building in Hyde Park,
1851-Exhibits largely in the Mediæval Court-Praise given him
by Professor Waagen-Consulted, in 1852, upon the formation
of the Architectural Museum-His opinion upon Art-Workmen
-Power of persuasion in Argument-A work on Sculptured Or-
nament contemplated but never carried into execution-Desire
to see a Mediæval Club established..
CHAPTER XXI.
Writes to Mr. Minton that he is engaged on a work to produce
Mutual Charity amongst Members of different Religious Commu-
nions-The work never published-Premonitory symptoms of dis-
turbed intellect—Public sympathy and intended Subscription for
his support-Letter of Lord John Russell-Mr. E. W. Pugin, his
son, discountenances the proposed public Appeal as unnecessary
-Rumoured change in his Religious Views-No sufficient foun-
dation for the report
257
265
CHAPTER XXII.
General Retrospect of the progress of Modern Architecture-Pecu-
liarities of Lombardo-Gothic-Pugin's treatment of Mediæval
Architecture Recognition of the Labours of Architectural
Further Illustrations of Pugin's Character-Appeal to his Co-
religionists on the subject of the Papal Hierarchy in England-
Neglect in the recognition of his great services by the leading
Roman Catholics-A Memorial in honour of his Memory, founded
by Protestants, to perpetuate the great services he rendered to
Architecture
293
INTRODUCTION
APPENDIX.
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CHAPTER I.
Pugin's principles as manifested in his writings-The Times' on
the truthfulness' of Pugin's principles-His chief works con-
sidered Contrasts; or, a Parallel between the noble Edifices of
the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries and corresponding Build-
ings of the present day'-Causes of the decline of Gothic archi-
tecture The revival of letters in the sixteenth century-
Paganism in art and literature-The neglect and decay of the
English Cathedrals a quarter of a century ago-Pugin's hatred
of shams and unrealities-His severe criticisms on modern
church builders-The True Principles of Pointed or Christian
Architecture considered '-Pugin's principles generally adopted
as fundamental axioms in Mediæval architecture-His criticisms
on the Grecian style Pointed Architecture best suited for
Christian purposes-Its symbolism, strength, and beauty-Ap-
propriateness the principle of ornamentation-'An Apology for
the Revival of Christian Architecture '-A defence of his own
principles-Their antiquity-The Gothic revival and its results. 311
CHAPTER II.
Pugin on Rood Screens-Tractarian criticism—' Reverence' ver-
sus the All-seeing Principle' of modern church builders-His
controversy with the 'Rambler,' the organ of debased Italianised
principles in art and architecture-Dr. Newman's tribute to
Gothic architecture-Pugin's denial that he would like to destroy
St. Peter's, Rome-Moorfields Chapel-Musical mass in Cologne
Cathedral-Ecclesiastical taste in France-His severe criticisms
on the operative music in English Catholic chapels-Church-