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Pugin: God's Own Architect

Jan 19, 2012
1h 0m
★ 0.0

Overview

Augustus Northmore Welby Pugin is far from being a household name, yet he designed the iconic clock tower of Big Ben as well as much of the Palace of Westminster. The 19th-century Gothic revival that Pugin inspired, with its medieval influences and soaring church spires, established an image of Britain which still defines the nation. Richard Taylor charts Pugin's extraordinary life story and discovers how his work continues to influence Britain today.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

BBC

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Cast

Richard Taylor

Self - Presenter

Richard Taylor

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