Online Talk: ‘True Principles’: the repair and restoration of AWN Pugin’s church of St Augustine

Augustus Pugin built St Augustine’s Church adjacent to his home on the cliff tops in Ramsgate. It was his most personal project in which he set out his architectural, religious and design principles from which the full Gothic Revival flowed.

Over a period of many years and with grants, Thomas Ford & Partners has supported the parish at St Augustine’s as it has repaired, conserved, and restored St Augustine’s from a building on the brink of dereliction to the glory that it is again today.

If you missed the live talk, but would like to watch the recording, please purchase a ticket below and a link to the recording will be sent to you.

  • Recording from 02 June 2026
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Online

About the Speakers

Karen Butti and Paul Sharrock are AABC accredited architects at Thomas Ford & Partners, which specialises in work to historic and listed buildings and celebrates its centenary in 2026. Karen and Paul have also worked together at Pugin’s home, The Grange, and St Edward’s Presbytery (now Landmark Trust)  adjacent to St Augustine’s and many other interesting historic buildings. Karen is a director of the practice and is currently working with the National Trust and at Crystal Palace Subway. Paul is now a consultant to the practice and also a tutor of stone lithography at the Curwen Print Study Centre. 

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