Kanpur Memorial Church
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The Kanpur Memorial Church, originally called the All Soul's Cathedral is a church
in Kanpur, India
. It was built in 1875 in honour of the British who lost their lives during the Siege of Cawnpore
(1857). The Church was designed by Walter Granville, architect of east Bengal Railway. The complete church in Lombardic Gothic style is attractively executed in bright red brick with polychrome dressings. To the east of the church is the Memorial Garden which can be approached through two gateways. It has handsome carved gothic screen designed by Henry Yule. Its centre is occupied by the beautiful carved figure of an angel by Baron Carlo Marochetti, with crossed arms, holding palons i.e. symbols of peace. The king Edward VII memorial hall and Christ Church College
building are other noteworthy buildings built in 1840.
Church
In the Christian religion, a church building is a building or structure whose primary purpose is to facilitate the meeting of a church. Originally, Jewish Christians met in synagogues, such as the Cenacle, and in one another's homes, known as house churches...
in Kanpur, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. It was built in 1875 in honour of the British who lost their lives during the Siege of Cawnpore
Siege of Cawnpore
The Siege of Cawnpore was a key episode in the Indian rebellion of 1857. The besieged British in Cawnpore were unprepared for an extended siege and surrendered to rebel Indian forces under Nana Sahib, in return for a safe passage to Allahabad. However, under ambiguous circumstances, their...
(1857). The Church was designed by Walter Granville, architect of east Bengal Railway. The complete church in Lombardic Gothic style is attractively executed in bright red brick with polychrome dressings. To the east of the church is the Memorial Garden which can be approached through two gateways. It has handsome carved gothic screen designed by Henry Yule. Its centre is occupied by the beautiful carved figure of an angel by Baron Carlo Marochetti, with crossed arms, holding palons i.e. symbols of peace. The king Edward VII memorial hall and Christ Church College
Christ Church College, Kanpur
Christ Church College, Kanpur is a college established in 1866, affiliated with Kanpur University. Earlier in 1840, SPG Mission School was established to educated Christian students. Later its name turned to present one. It is managed by Church of North India...
building are other noteworthy buildings built in 1840.