Architect. Born Ramsgate, son of Augustus Welby. Designed Catholic churches in the neo-Gothic style. Surviving works in London: St Monica's and English Martyrs in Prescot Street E1. Died at home, Victoria House, 111 Victoria Street.
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Edward Welby Pugin
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St Monica's church and priory
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James Burton
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Kingerlee and Sons
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Harold Ainsworth Peto
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Patrick McEvoy
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Greater London Council
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Leah Dearl
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