| 词条 | Kanpur Memorial Church |
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The Kanpur Memorial Church, originally called the All Souls' 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 in 1857.[1] LocationThe church is situated on Albert Lane near Cawnpore Club in Kanpur Cantonment. It is situated in heart of the cantonment. ArchitectureThe 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 a 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. References1. ^{{cite book | title = Footprint India |editor = Roma Bradnock | page = 150 | year = 2004 | isbn = 978-1-904777-00-7 | edition = illustrated }} {{Kanpur}}{{India-church-stub}} 4 : Churches in Uttar Pradesh|Places of worship in Kanpur|Churches completed in 1875|1875 establishments in India |
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