Augustus Pugin

Events

2

Episodes

4

Years

1852–1859

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Augustus Pugin, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

1. The new Palace of Westminster opens as the home of the Parliament of the United Kingdom

   1852

   Role: Designer

   1. 11852 · Palace of WestminsterHouse of Commons Completion

      The House of Commons was finished in 1852, marking a key milestone in the Palace of Westminster's construction.

2. Big Ben starts keeping time

   1859

   Role: Designer of the Clock Tower

   1. 21859 · Palace of WestminsterGreat Clock Enters Service

      The Great Clock at the Palace of Westminster entered service in 1859, following construction by Edward John Dent and Frederick Dent.

   2. 311 July 1859 · Palace of WestminsterFirst Chime of Big Ben

      The Great Bell, known as Big Ben, first chimed on 11 July 1859.

   3. 4September 1859 · Palace of WestminsterCracking of the Great Bell

      The Great Bell cracked under the hammer in September 1859.

Sources

1. Augustus Pugin Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-27
2. Big Ben Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03