Education, research, and visitor centre, around two themes: Augustus Pugin and St Augustine in Ramsgate.
Friday 11th 10am-5pm / Saturday 12th - Sunday 20th 10am-4pm
Augustus Pugin, the architect behind the Houses of Parliament, began building this Gothic Revival church in 1844. In 2012, it was designated the official Shrine of St Augustine of England, restoring a pilgrimage site lost during the Reformation. Today, it features a National Pugin Centre, complete with an Education, Research, and Visitor Centre.
Talk on 11th September, 5pm, ‘Unbuilt Pugin’ by Dr Peter Lindfield (Architectural Historian, Cardiff University and Pugin Society) exploring the Pugin designs which remain fixed to the page. They are the dreams of one of Britain's most prodigious Gothicists, curtailed by reality. Based upon a close look at some of his many unpublished manuscript designs for houses, churches, and furniture, this talk will take us into the creative mind of Pugin and his love of the medieval.
Accessibility - Access to St Augustine’s can be challenging because of many steps. Nevertheless it is possible to access many areas with a wheelchair. Toilets are accessed via the East Cloister. Disabled toilets are at ground level.
Find out more about the Shrine of St Augustine & The National Pugin Centre here
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Heritage Open Days: Shrine of St Augustine & The National Pugin Centre
St. Augustine's Rd, Ramsgate
CT11 9NY
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