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William Burges was one of the most imaginative designers of the nineteenth century. Regarded by many as an eccentric, Burges had a passion for Gothic art-architecture. This guide looks at Burges' early commissions and his work at St Fin Barre's Cathedral, Yorkshire, Cardiff Castle, Castell Coch, Knightshayes and Tower House, London. Look out for more Pitkin Guides on the very best of British art, history, heritage and travel.

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Matthew Williams is an art and architectural historian and curator of Cardiff Castle, one of Britain's finest Gothic Revival castles. He is especially interested in nineteenth and twentieth century design and as a recognised expert in the work of designer William Burges, authored William Burges for Pitkin.Matthew Williams is an art and architectural historian and curator of Cardiff Castle, one of Britain's finest Gothic Revival castles. He is especially interested in nineteenth and twentieth century design and as a recognised expert in the work of designer William Burges, authored William Burges for Pitkin.

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