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.