Pugin, Edward Welby

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Pugin, Edward Welby (1834–75). English architect, son and pupil of A. -W. N. Pugin. A gifted Gothic Revivalist, he designed many RC churches, most in Ireland. Early works included St Vincent de Paul (1856–7), and Our Lady of Reconciliation (1859–60), both in Liverpool, and more lavish churches (e.g. Sts Peter and Paul, Cork (1859–66), Sts Augustine and John, Dublin (1860–93), and All Saints, Barton-on-Irwell, Manchester (1865–8) ) attest to his mastery of style. In Belgium he designed the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Dadizeele (1857–9), in Ireland the Cathedral of St Colman, Queenstown (now Cobh), Co. Cork (1868–1919), and in England St Francis, Gorton, Manchester (1864–72—at the beginning of C21 derelict). The College of St Joseph, Mark Cross, Rotherfield, East Sussex (1865–6), was in a vigorous polychrome brick Gothic. From 1860–9 he was in partnership with Ashlin, who continued his practice in Ireland after his death. His practice in Britain continued under his brother, Peter Paul Pugin (1851–1904).

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