Ewan Christian
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Ewan Christian (1814–1895) was a British architect. He is most frequently noted for the restorations of Southwell Minster and Carlisle Cathedral, and the design of the National Portrait Gallery. He was Architect to the Ecclesiastical Commissioners from 1851 to 1895. Christian was elected A RIBA in 1840, FRIBA in 1850, RIBA President 1884–1886 and was awarded the Royal Gold Medal in 1887.
Ewan Christian, portrait in The Builder 21 May 1870
The National Portrait Gallery, London, (1890–1895): the main north front facing Charing Cross Road
Christian set up his architectural practice in Bloomsbury Square in 1842, and moved across to this corner of the square in 1847
St. Mary's Church, Scarborough, one of Christian's first church restorations in 1848–1852. He rebuilt the outer north aisle (on the left of the picture) and restored the west front (shown) to its present appearance.
Southwell Minster
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Southwell Minster, formally the Cathedral and Parish Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, is a Church of England cathedral in Southwell, England. The cathedral is the seat of the bishop of Southwell and Nottingham and the mother church of the diocese of Southwell and Nottingham; it is governed by a dean and chapter. It is a grade I listed building.
Southwell Minster
Compartments of the nave, interior and exterior
Rib vault of Southwell Minster choir
Entrance portal of the chapter house with the famous carved foliage