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Tuesday 17 July 2012

All Saints Cathedral (Church of North India, Diocese of Lucknow), Allahabad

When returning to Lucknow this morning (17/07/2012) on my way, I made it a point to visit The All Saints Cathedral (Church of North India, Diocese of Lucknow). It was designed by the English architect William Emerson who styled it in 13th Century Gothic architectural style. 

Unfortunately the Church was closed so I could not view the interiors. The guard was very hesitant to let me in the compound alone, so he accompanied me while I took a round of this magnificent building and took some pictures. It is indeed one of the most beautiful church (externally at least) that I have seen till date.

Here are some pictures of the Church and the surrounding lawns.

 View of the Church from one of the entrance gates - 1

  View of the Church from one of the entrance gates - 2

 The Church Bell hangs separately in the Church Lawn - Not sure if there is another one in the building

Behind the Bell across the road is the Bishop's house

 The Bell and a pond full of Lotus flowers on its side

 One of the Side Entrances

 The Front Main Door

 Church Building - 1

 Church Building - 2

 Church Building - 3
 Church Lawns - currently over grown due to rains 1 (Notice the Flood/Focus lights)


 Church Lawns - currently over grown due to rains 2

 Grave of Rt. Rev. George Herbert Westcott. The second Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Lucknow, he succeeded Rev. Dr. A Clifford in 1910 and died while still in office in 1928.
Inscription:
In very loving memory of George Herbert Westcott,
S.P.G. Missionary Cawnpur 1889-1910
Bishop of Lucknow November 6th. 1910
to January 16th. 1928.

 Church Building - 4

 Church Building - 5

 Church Lawns - currently over grown due to rains 4

 Church Building - 6

Board at the entrance gate - with the name of the current Presbyter Reverend G Daud

4 comments:

  1. I wonder why there is no wesite of the cathedral with its full informations

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  2. Saw this again. These are such lovely pictures!!

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  3. I recall the gargoyles are all animals found around the Ganges River. There are water buffalo and perhaps a crocodile or two as well.
    I have fond memories of attending the Christmas candle-light service each year back in the 70s. During the last carol, we would walk out with our candles lit and finish the carol outside the big door in the crisp night. As a child I was also worried about accidentally setting fire to someone's sari. Happy memories.

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