Both local TV channels carried a big feature on Augustus Pugin last night to mark 200 years since his birth. To tell the truth I had no idea he was from these parts, son of an immigrant Frenchman. But there were services in Ramsgate and beyond yesterday to celebrate the life of the man who gave us...Big Ben. What a landmark..it is embedded in the national psyche. He was the architect behind many superb churches across the UK and Ireland, as well as all those fabulous interiors at the magnificent Houses of Parliament (Palace of Westminster).
Here is the man himself as featured on Meridian TV last night...
and here below is his tomb in a church in Ramsgate. Sadly I didnt catch the name of the Church so if anyone knows please let us know, it truly looks well worth a visit.
Laura Sandys MP said the following yesterday...
"From Parliament to Ramsgate, wherever I turn, Pugin has left his mark. Locally, he built The Grange in Ramsgate and the church of St Augustine, but he is perhaps best known for the magnificent interiors of the Houses of Parliament. His countless beautiful designs on tiles, wallpaper, furniture and stained glass make him one of Thanet's finest exports. Happy 200th Birthday, Pugin!"