Churches of Lucknow
They stand witness to the tumultous times of the 19th century and beyond- the churches constructed by the British in the city of Lucknow. It was an early morning of Friday, coincidentally Good Friday, that I had the urge to explore the Churches of Lucknow. After dropping my husband to the Golf course in the Cantt, to play his game in peace, I couldnt have found a better place to have started my quest from !! The churches in Lucknow are many, but a few stand out. Some are comforting in their simplicity and some imposing in their european- gothic facade with arched windows and towers. Some are historically significant, some offer a place of solace , from the soldiers of yore to the seekers today. Lucknow’s story of Awadh Nawabi grandeur is equally intertwined with European and later British influence. With the increasing influence of the British Residents and the growing Christian population, a need for Churches was felt from the early 19th century. The first Anglican Church i...