AVON - Bristol, Abbots Leigh, Abbots Pool
Abbots Pool - a steeply-sloping wooded area on the outskirts of Abbots Leigh, about two miles from Bristol - was once the location of Melville Wills' Hunting Lodge. There is a series of three pools set into a steep valley, linked by Pulhamite cascades and rockwork. There is a boathouse grotto in the top (largest) pool, and a small Pulham bridge spanning the stream that feeds the lower one.

AVON - Bristol, 'Bracken Hill'

Bracken Hill used to be the home of Walter Melville-Wills, the tobacco magnate, whose estate office was just over the road, at Rayne Thatch (mentioned below). He employed Pulhams - on about four different occasions over the period 1917-27 - to construct an extensive rock garden around his house, and also a water garden in one corner.   Over recent years, the property was the site of Bristol University's Botanic Gardens, and, as such, was open to the public, but this situation has now changed.   The University has now moved the Botanic Gardens to an alternative site, and the situation relating to the future access to Bracken Hill is unclear.

AVON - Bristol, 'Rayne Thatch'
Rayne Thatch was once the Estate Office for the tobacco baron, Walter Melville-Wills, and he engaged Pulhams to create a magical Pulhamite garden on the slope on the Severn Gorge, near the Clifton Suspension Bridge.   Claude Hitching has a particular affinity with this garden, as it carries an inscription stone signed by his grandfather, Fred Hitching, who was construction foreman.   This house is now private property, and is unfortunately not open to the public.

AVON - Bristol, St Mary Redcliffe
There are some excellent examples of Pulhams’ early stone modelling around the North Porch of church of St Mary Redcliffe that was carried out during the course of some extensive Victorian restorations.

GLOUCESTERSHIRE - Moreton-in-Marsh, Batsford Arboretum
A visit to Batsford Arboretum is always worthwhile, but even more so if you are a Pulham enthusiast.   There is extensive rockwork along the stream that runs down right through the park - from the top to the lake at the bottom - including the bridge along the entrance path that goes over the stream.   There is also a 'Hermits Cave' right at the top of the park, and a Japanese Rest House that was probably built by Pulhams.   Add in a Garden Centre and Tea Rooms, and you've got a great day out!   Telephone 01386 701441 or visit www.batsarb.co.uk for details.

GLOUCESTERSHIRE - Stow-on-the-Wold, 'Abbotswood'
One of Gloucestershire's loveliest gardens, Abbotswood contains some fine examples of Pulham's rockwork.   The formal gardens around the house - designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens - are also likely to have been by Pulham.   This is a private house, but admission to the public is available on a few special days each year.   See the National Gardens Scheme website for details

GLOUCESTERSHIRE - Tetbury, Westonbirt School for Girls
There is a small Pulham rockwork installation here, but, as its name implies, this is a school, and is not open to 'outside' visitors.

WILTSHIRE - Salisbury, Fonthill Abbey
This is also private property, and there is hardly anything remaining of the Abbey.   The surviving rockwork is inaccessible, and in a dangerous state.