Rock Landscapes - The Pulham Legacy by Claude Hitching

Rock Landscapes - The Pulham Legacy by Claude Hitching

Tells the story of James Pulham & Sons, the eminent family of Victorian and Edwardian landscape artists who specialised in the construction of picturesque rock gardens.

Country Life 'This is a very desirable book, which at last accords the Pulham dynasty its proper share of fame for its wonderful and lasting contribution to the history of garden-makingIt is a mine of information for the research and visitor, and can surely never be superceded.'

Claude Hitching was a retired Management Accountant, and started to research his family tree in 1999. He always knew that his grandfather, Fred Hitching, worked for James Pulham and Son as a 'Rock Builder', and soon discovered that no fewer than five of his ancestors - including his grandfather and great-grandfather - all worked for the firm in the same capacity. Claude spent the next 10 years researching the family and their business. Claude received endorsements and encouragement for his research from several National organisations, such as English Heritage, the Garden History Society and the National Trust, and he decided to set up a website devoted to the Pulhams at www.pulham.org.uk in 2003. Traffic increased steadily to several thousand visitors per month, and his reputation as 'The Pulham Expert' spread to the point where he has been able to assist a number of local authorities and organisations validate the provenance of their parks and gardens, and thus qualify for Heritage Lottery restoration grants.

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ISBN 13	9781870673761
ISBN 10	187067376X
Title	Rock Landscapes - The Pulham Legacy
Author	Claude Hitching
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	ACC Art Books
Year published	2012-05-11
Number of pages	320
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.