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Pugin

(ˈpjuːdʒɪn)
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(Biography) Augustus (Welby Northmore). 1812–52, British architect; a leader of the Gothic Revival. He collaborated with Sir Charles Barry on the Palace of Westminster (begun 1836)
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Noun1.Pugin - English architect who played a prominent role in the 19th century revival of Gothic architecture (1812-1852)
Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin
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Steve Fletcher, 53, from Ely, Cardiff, bought the massive fibreglass sculpture - nicknamed Pugin - in "a moment of madness" five years ago but now he's looking for someone to piece the beast back together in a new home.
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The All Party Parliamentary Arts and Heritage Group is planning to visit Birmingham on its next explorative field trip to explore the legacy of Augustus Pugin. Pugin, who spearheaded the Gothic Revival, designed one of Britain's most iconic landmarks, Parliament's Elizabeth Tower now universally known as Big Ben.
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