Archives (original) (raw)
The links below take you to .pdf copies of Articles and Catalogues published by or about the lives and work of James Pulham and Son. Due to their size, some of the files may take some time to download. Click on the Titles and Happy Reading! . . .
| 1810-27 | ‘The Lockwood Reminiscences’A series of articles written by William Lockwood published under the title of ‘**Reniniscences of Woodbridge in Olden Times**’, in which a considerable proportion is devoted to his friendahip with James 1 and Obadiah Pulham in their youth. |
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| 1827-55 | 1827-55 – Working With Thomas SmithNotes on the early work of James 1 and Obadiah Pulham whilst building churches designed by Thomas Smith, the noted Architect and Surveyor based in Hertford. Based on the unpublished biography of Thomas Smith written by John Corshaw. |
| 1840s | Financial Problems of the 1840sNotes about how James 2 got into financial problems after building his Manufactory in Broxbourne – and of how he got out of them. |
| 1842-43 | The Gardens at WoodlandsNotes by members of the John Warner family of the first garden landscaped by James 2 in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire. |
| 1845 | The Builder – 5 Apr 1845Full text of a letter written by James 2 on the nature and uses of many types of cement. |
| 1859 | ‘The Terracotta Works of James Pulham, Broxbourne’Copy of an article in ‘The Art Journal’ about James 2’s Manufactory in Broxbourne |
| 1867 | 1867 – Michael Angelo at the Paris Universal ExhibitionArticle written by Michael Angelo Pulham about the terracotta exhibits at the Paris Universal Exhibition |
| 1877 | ‘Picturesque Ferneries and Rock Garden Scenery’Copy of a Booklet written by James 2 about his principles of garden landscaping, and also including a list of his Recommended Plants and a list of Patrons up to publication in 1877. |
| 1898-1935 | The Complete Fred Rickett DiariesCopy of a Diary kept by Fred Rickett – one of James 3’s Foreman Rock Builders – who noted the dates and locations of all the gardens on which he worked.To be further edited later. |
| c1925 | ‘The Garden Ornament CatalogueIllustrated Catalogue of vases, urns, seats, fountains and balustrading etc produce in the Broxbourne Manufactory. Published by James 4. |
| 1920 | ‘The Garden Catalogue’Illustrated Catalogue by James 4 of some of the landscaping styles and features produced by the firm. |