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Design for the Lucknow Memorial, 1864. Creator: Unknown
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Design for the Lucknow Memorial, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Design for the Lucknow Memorial, 1864. Stone cross '...to commemorate the sufferings and death of those English men, women, and children, who perished during the siege of the Residency [in Lucknow, India], from the 30th of June, 1857, to its first relief by Outram and Havelock on the 22nd of November in that year...The intended monument is a column forty feet high, ornamented with scroll sculpture, and surmounted by an Ionic cross. The design, originally intended for Cawnpore, is by Mr. Gilbert Scott. Its cost is estimated at about £1200. It was selected by Mr. Thornhill, Commissioner of Allahabad'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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**A Monument to Remember**
This striking design for a memorial in Lucknow, India was created in 1864. The monument is intended to commemorate the tragic events of the Indian Rebellion of 1857, during which thousands of English men, women, and children perished within the Residency walls. This poignant reminder stands as a testament to their sacrifice.
The design itself is a column forty feet high, adorned with intricate scroll sculpture and topped by an Ionic cross - a symbol of Christianity that played a significant role in British colonialism at the time. The monument was originally intended for Cawnpore but ultimately built in Lucknow to honor those who lost their lives during the siege.
This photograph print captures the essence of this powerful memorial, designed by renowned architect George Gilbert Scott I. With its estimated cost of £1200 and intricate details, it is a testament to human resilience and remembrance. This image serves as a poignant reminder of one of history's most tumultuous periods - the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
**Credit:** Heritage Images / Unknown (Design for the Lucknow Memorial, 1864)
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