"The object of the present Lecture is to set forth and explain the true principles of Pointed or Christian Architectur…"

"I am so anxious to introduce a sensible style of furniture of good oak and constructively put together that shall com…"

"There is nothing worth living for but Christian Architecture and a boat."

"The new Cheadle Church, which is to be consecrated on Sept I, is the most splendid building I ever saw. It is coloure…"

"Pugin was only just middle height but very strong, broad chest, large hands, massive forehead, nose and chin, well cu…"

"His memory was the marvel of all who knew him for long; the mind seemed to receive its impressions without a particle…"

"St. George's was not high enough for want of money? But was it want of money that made you put that blunt, overloaded…"

"She became most fervent, continually risking her life by harbouring and maintaining priests, was frequently imprisone…"

"It is clear that there are as many different languages as peoples in this island. The Scots, however, and the Welsh, …"

"His bright spirits and kindly genial ways, the outward expression of a soul which combined with its deep sense of rel…"