Christ Church, Lucknow
The Christ Church stands as a timeless memorial to the souls lost during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. Consecrated on 26 November 1860 by Bishop Cotton, the church was originally known as the Church of England and was designed by General Hutchinson of the Royal Engineers. It is recognized as the first English church in North India and the third in the subcontinent.
A graceful example of Victorian Neo-Gothic architecture, the building鈥檚 cruciform layout鈥攖ransepts jutting out as arms and a chancel forming the head鈥攃reates both symbolic and visual impact. The elegant fa莽ade, rising into a lofty bell tower topped with a slender spire and topped by a slightly twisted cross, a relic of a 1933 earthquake, adds a stately presence to the cityscape.
The interior walls are lined with marble tablets and polished brass plaques commemorating British soldiers, clergy, and civilians killed during the 1857 siege鈥攁mong them General James Grant Thomson and Reverend Henry Polehampton. Two stained-glass murals, especially the large winged pane above the altar, lend a delicate touch of light and artistry to the otherwise subdued interior.
In the present day, Christ Church continues to function as a house of worship and also shares its grounds with Christ Church College, an Anglo-Indian school established in 1878. The site remains open to visitors, with free entry and permission for photography.
A graceful example of Victorian Neo-Gothic architecture, the building鈥檚 cruciform layout鈥攖ransepts jutting out as arms and a chancel forming the head鈥攃reates both symbolic and visual impact. The elegant fa莽ade, rising into a lofty bell tower topped with a slender spire and topped by a slightly twisted cross, a relic of a 1933 earthquake, adds a stately presence to the cityscape.
The interior walls are lined with marble tablets and polished brass plaques commemorating British soldiers, clergy, and civilians killed during the 1857 siege鈥攁mong them General James Grant Thomson and Reverend Henry Polehampton. Two stained-glass murals, especially the large winged pane above the altar, lend a delicate touch of light and artistry to the otherwise subdued interior.
In the present day, Christ Church continues to function as a house of worship and also shares its grounds with Christ Church College, an Anglo-Indian school established in 1878. The site remains open to visitors, with free entry and permission for photography.
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Sight Name: Christ Church
Sight Location: Lucknow, India (See walking tours in Lucknow)
Sight Type: Religious
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Sight Location: Lucknow, India (See walking tours in Lucknow)
Sight Type: Religious
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