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AWN Pugin

Answer

The House did not have a specific programme of events to mark this anniversary. However, a number of recent activities in the House have celebrated the work of AWN Pugin. In October 2011, the House authorities facilitated the filming of a BBC documentary about Pugin's life and contribution to architecture. A considerable element of the programme focused on Pugin's design for the Palace of Westminster, specifically for the House of Lords Chamber and the Clock Tower. The estates archivist and historian in the Parliamentary Estates Directorate appeared in the programme. On 23 February, the House of Lords (http://twitter. com/#!/UKHouseofLords) issued a tweet with a photograph of the Lord Speaker with a new stamp, celebrating the work of AWN. Pugin, produced by the Royal Mail as part of the Britons of Distinction collection (http://twitpic.com/8nnthy). On 1 March, the Parliamentary Archives (https://twitter.com/#!/UKParlArchives) also issued a tweet to mark the birth of AWN Pugin. This tweet included a link to the Parliament website, which contains a description of Pugin's work in the Palace of Westminster (http://www.parliament.uk/about/living-heritage/building/palace/architecture/palacestructure/the-architects/). In addition, the Parliamentary Estates Directorate holds regular conservation and collections awareness days, and the next one will have a strong Pugin theme. This will be held on 28 March and Members and staff are welcome to attend. Further details and instructions on how to book a place can be found on the parliamentary intranet. Finally, each year the estates archivist and historian usually provides one or two guided tours for the Pugin Society. This year's tours will take place later in the year.

Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

16107; 736 c85WA

Session

2010-12

Subjects

Anniversaries House of Lords Pugin, Augustus

Link

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