"Established in 1838, the firm of John Harman & Co. worked in close collaboration with the celebrated architect A. W. N. Pugin (1812-1852) sharing his unquenchable passion for the revived Gothic style. Hardman made all of the metalwork and most of the stained glass for Pugin's many churches, cathedrals, private houses, and public buildings such as the Houses of Parliament. Written to coincide with the 170th anniversary of the establishment of the firm, this book is a celebration of the unique role played by the Hardmans as a centre of excellence in the decorative arts."--BOOK JACKET.