Thread by @asifalikhan_1

#MerryChristmas Everyone , on this festive occasion, a thread on one of the most beautiful and well preserved "All Saints church"
Constructed in the year 1860 to serve the people of Secunderabad.
" A perfect example of Gothic architecture "
📷 Myself in year 2018
#Hyderabad
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Extremely beautiful 162 years old 'All Saints Church ' constructed in the year 1860 at Trimulgherry entrenchment within the british army cantonment of Secunderabad.
It is said to be the first permanent construction in cantonment.
"Vintage post card of this church"
@HiHyderabad

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Rare photograph taken in late 1800's by Raja Deen Dayal showing the view of Trimulgherry entrenchment probably it was photographed from the top of 'Bell fry' tower of All Saints Church as 'battlement' design of lower roof is visible at the bottom left of photo.

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Front view of main entrance , middle portion has a very high 'gable' roof (two side inclined) with a wide gothic pointed arched entrance door in centre , thick lovely mouldings on its architrave perimeter & 'quatro foil' window on top of triangular wall.
All photos shot by me.

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Side facade view showing the high "bell fry" ( bell tower ) in which the bell is installed.
'Pointed' gothic arches on upper most level.

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All through the side facade we see array of gothic arches with doors & windows separated by stepped 'buttresses' and upper areas have half 'four centred' arches 'spires' & battlement design on roof line.

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The high ceiling of main hall has network of wooden trusses which structurally support the clay tile roof.

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The view of right side 'Aisle'

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View of left side 'Aisle '

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The majestic central hall with imposing 'Nave' (central way) , the original 'Pews' (long seating benches) & twisted blades ceiling fans are still well preserved.
Both the right & left 'Aisles' are seen in this broad view.

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Close up view of 'Altar' with exquisite gothic themed wooden railing segregating it from 'Nave' & 'Cross over' on top are 1884 dated 'stained glass' arched windows depicting Jesus Christ holding a cross.

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Long view of 'Altar'

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Beautiful 'Baptismal Font' very intricately carved in stone , octagonal shaped base. Equally intricately carved wooden 'spire' covering it.

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Beautifully embroidered in silk vintage wall hanging.

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'Pulpit' (podium) extremely ornate carved in wood , from here the head priest of church addresses the visitors.

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One of the many Brass plaques / tablets installed on the walls of aisles in memory of british soldiers who died during service in Secunderabad cantonment.
This one span years from 1901 to 1904.

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This interesting brass plaque is in memory of Captain Jocelyn Mellor who died of tiger attack in the year 1905.
He was aged 28 serving in 'L' battery Royal Horse Artillery.

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Internal view of main door , reinforced cross & vertical battens made in teakwood.
Bears 'patina' finish wrought iron hardware.

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Night perspective view.