Kanpur Memorial Church
Kanpur Memorial Church
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Rajiv1132014
Kanpur, India390 contributions
May 2014 • Solo
It is a memorial to the people who died in the Mutiny of 1857.The Church is in cruciform shape and is built in the Lombardo - Gothic style. It is constructed of red sandstone and has a campanile (bell tower) crowned with a spire. It was finished in December 1875. Services are held every Sunday since then.At the back of the Church is the Memorial Well Garden.
Written 27 May 2014
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Susej B
Lucknow, India172 contributions
Jan 2015 • Family
Built in 1875, inmemory of the british soldiers who lost lives during the Seige of Cawnpore 1857. A beautifully designed church opposite the Kanpur Club in the Cantonment. We have lived opposite this church for two months while at Kanpur. The church opens only on Sundays.
Written 13 December 2015
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danychalhoub
Fair Lawn, New Jersey89 contributions
Jan 2015 • Solo
It's strange seeing such a classical cathedral in a military zone. You're not supposed to take pictures but they let me so long as it wasn't obvious. Unfortunately, I didn't know that the Cathedral only opens on Sundays and there is no access otherwise despite having ground keepers there. The Angel statue in the back is beautiful but again, since it wasn't Sunday, you could not get into the garden either. Maybe next time I'm in Kanpur...
Written 20 March 2015
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Cliff N
Jacksonville, FL84 contributions
Feb 2018 • Couples
For those familiar with the 1857 Mutiny, Kanpur is at the heart of that terrible moment in British-Indian history. Our guide was very good in just getting us to the church, which is located deep inside an active Indian Army base. We had to pass through several checkpoints where our passports were checked and we were scrutinized by armed soldiers. The church is dedicated to the victims of the Kanpur fighting and numerous memorial tablets covered most of the interior walls. We were asked to make a contribution for the upkeep of the church which we were happy to make. We signed the guest register and noted the registry started in the early 1930's. The highlight of the visit, however, was the Cawnpore Memorial, located next to the church. Our guide didn't offer much commentary on the memorial, failing to mention it had been removed from its original location atop the Cawnpore Well in 1947. Considering the age, the Memorial is in fairly good condition. The angel is lovely to look at and while the screen does show many cracks, it is still intact. A sad and touching memory of the British Empire.
Written 31 March 2018
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durham05
Durham, UK1,211 contributions
Jul 2019 • Solo
Wanted to visit this church, which was erected to commemorate those who died in the 1857 rebellion. Lots of interesting memorials on the outside and was given permission to climb over the fence to see that which was once situated at the well where the women and children were murdered. Was told church was closed but were willing to let me in for 500 rupees. Caretaker took my round, and knew quite a lot. Very impressive internally. Signed a visitors book that had been in use for around 100 years. Well worth a trip to Kanpur to see.
Written 24 July 2019
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V3AS
Kanpur, India521 contributions
Mar 2019 • Friends
All Souls Memorial Church Kanpur, built in 1875 to honour the British who lost their lives during the siege of Cawnpore in 1857. The architect from East Bengal Railway, Walter Granville designed it in Lombardic Gothic style using red bricks in polychrome dressing.
To the east of the church is the memorial garden which has a handsome carved Gothic screen designed by Orientalist Henry Yule.The screen was originally at the Memorial well were 200 British women & children were sacrificed during the Indian war of Independence of 1857. After Independence in 1947, Nana Rao Park was built instead and the screen was transferred to the church yard of All souls.
Its centre is occupied by the beautiful carved figure of an angel by Baron Carlo Marochetti,(favourite sculptor of Queen Victoria)with crossed arms, holding palons, i.e. symbols of peace.
To the east of the church is the memorial garden which has a handsome carved Gothic screen designed by Orientalist Henry Yule.The screen was originally at the Memorial well were 200 British women & children were sacrificed during the Indian war of Independence of 1857. After Independence in 1947, Nana Rao Park was built instead and the screen was transferred to the church yard of All souls.
Its centre is occupied by the beautiful carved figure of an angel by Baron Carlo Marochetti,(favourite sculptor of Queen Victoria)with crossed arms, holding palons, i.e. symbols of peace.
Written 22 March 2019
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Dipanshu S
35 contributions
Jan 2018 • Family
This church is very big and georgios. this church popularity all india. this church state in mein city kanpur. every 25 December making a big functions.
Written 7 February 2018
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Sundeepgupta
Gurugram (Gurgaon), India705 contributions
May 2016 • Family
This is a good peaceful option in a crowded city where one can get very few options to spend a peaceful time.
Written 15 May 2016
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Vipul556
Mussoorie, India1,235 contributions
Aug 2015 • Solo
This church is a rare beauty in the not so beautiful city of Kanpur and lying in the Cantt area it looks all the more beautiful amidst all the greenery.. Also, I feel the place has so much history behind and much can be done to promote as a tourist place only if the authorities wake up one day and realize it potential.. Do visit on a Sunday when in Kanpur
Written 23 September 2015
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Mukesh L
New Delhi, India100 contributions
Jan 2015 • Solo
I have lived in Kanpur in the early 90's so it's obvious that any mention of anything related leaves me nostalgic but this one is a super favorite! It's not far from the Ganges and the approach to it branches off from the Cambridge Road.
The church was initially named All Soul's Cathedral and was built in 1875, in the honour of the British who lost their lives in lost their lives during the Siege of
Cawnpore in 1857.
The church is now popularly referred as the Kanpur Church. Walter Granville
designed the Church which is made in red brick with multicolour dressings. The
interior contains monuments to the mutiny, including several memorial tablets.
In the east lies the memorial garden that can be approached through two gateways. The garden is separated from the main building through a beautiful gothic screen. Its center is occupied by the beautiful carved figure of an angle with crossed arms, holding pylons as a symbol of peace.
A must visit for anyone who is interested in history or the historical architecture of British India!
The church was initially named All Soul's Cathedral and was built in 1875, in the honour of the British who lost their lives in lost their lives during the Siege of
Cawnpore in 1857.
The church is now popularly referred as the Kanpur Church. Walter Granville
designed the Church which is made in red brick with multicolour dressings. The
interior contains monuments to the mutiny, including several memorial tablets.
In the east lies the memorial garden that can be approached through two gateways. The garden is separated from the main building through a beautiful gothic screen. Its center is occupied by the beautiful carved figure of an angle with crossed arms, holding pylons as a symbol of peace.
A must visit for anyone who is interested in history or the historical architecture of British India!
Written 24 June 2015
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