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Lucknow, India - The Residency - Sir Henry Lawrence Monument
High cross Sir Henry Lawrence Memorial in The Residency, Lucknow - Sir Henry (1806-1857) acted heroically during the Siege of Lucknow in 1857, losing his life after suffering wounds from a shell blast. Date: circa 1930s
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This evocative photograph captures the High Cross Sir Henry Lawrence Memorial in the Residency of Lucknow, India, circa 1930s. The monument stands tall and proud, a testament to the heroic actions of Sir Henry Lawrence during the Siege of Lucknow in 1857. Sir Henry, born in 1806, was a British military leader and civil administrator who played a pivotal role in the defense of the Residency during the Indian Mutiny. The Siege of Lucknow was a significant event in the history of the British Raj, marking the beginning of the Indian Rebellion of 1857. Sir Henry, despite being outnumbered and outgunned, held out against the rebel forces for several months, providing safety and shelter to hundreds of women and children. Tragically, he was killed by a shell blast on May 19, 1857, while attempting to evacuate the women and children from the besieged compound. The High Cross Sir Henry Lawrence Memorial was erected in his honor, standing proudly amidst the ruins of the Residency. The monument is a poignant reminder of Sir Henry's bravery and selflessness, and serves as a symbol of the resilience and determination of the British during this tumultuous period in Indian history. The photograph, taken in the 1930s, captures the memorial in its timeless beauty, with the cross casting long shadows against the backdrop of the historic Residency.
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