It’s almost here – the first authoritative book on the lives and work of James Pulham and Son, the eminent firm of Victorian and Edwardian landscape artists. Written by Claude Hitching - five of whose ancestors worked for the firm as ‘rock builders’ – the book contains:
- A Foreword by Mavis Batey, Vice President and Past President of the Garden History Society.
- A brief background history of James Pulham and Son
- An overview of Pulhams’ Manufactory, and examples of some of the wonderful terracotta garden ornaments produced there.
- Reviews of more than 40 of the most prestigious Pulham gardens and Parks that still exist today, including those at Buckingham Palace, Sandringham, Waddesdon Manor, Madresfield Court, Dewstow, Friar Park etc.
- Stunning photographs taken by Jenny Lilly, the professional garden photograoher.
- A Chronological Gazetteer of all known Pulham sites.
- Superbly produced and published by The Antique Collectors’ Club.
Click on the Cover Image for more details about the Book, and how to place an Order when it becomes available.
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Congratulations! Fantastic news, and I can’t wait to read it.
Cheers for now. Ian.
Many thanks for your support, Ian – it’s great to hear from you. Regards, Claude
Good news. Should be a good read and an invaluable resource to any horticulturalist or gardener keen to explore this amazing period of creativity in gardens.
Many thanks for your support, Andrew, and stay tuned! Regards, Claude
This is a lovely result!
I hope to see the book sometime.
Glad you like it, David, and I shall keep pushing until you buy a copy! Best wishes for now, Claude
Very interesting, thankyou. You might be interested to know that, in the interests of directing visitors and enhancing their understanding of the history of the garden, we now refer to the waterfall between 1st and 2nd lake as “the Pulham Falls”. Twice a week (Tuesday and Friday) we open the sluice gates for an hour at Midday. This is proving to be very popular, and attracts crowds on the bridge below waiting for the “big gush”. Steve Walker, Property Manager, Sheffield Park and Garden.
Thank you very much for the update, Steve. This is just the sort of information we want, and it is wonderful to know that so many people are becoming interested in our Pulahm Heritage. I like tha idea of christening them ‘The Pulham Falls’, too – it is really fitting that their name should be so directly associated with one of the Pulhams’ most spectacular cascades.
This looks to be an interesting and useful contribution to garden history. Only a true amateur expert would have written it. Well done.
Thank you very much, Francesca. Your expert comments are very much appreciated.
(Note to readers: Francesca is an ex-Editor of the Garden History Society Magazine)