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.
Carlisle Cathedral
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Carlisle Cathedral is a Grade I listed Anglican cathedral in the city of Carlisle, Cumbria, England. It was founded as an Augustinian priory and became a cathedral in 1133. It is also the seat of the Bishop of Carlisle.
West side of the cathedral
Cathedral Church of St. Mary at Carlisle, 1783
The view from the 14th-century choir looking towards the east window – one of the finest examples of Flowing Decorated tracery
The view from the altar looking west towards the choir and organ