Ewan Christian

Ewan Christian

Ewan Christian (September 20, 1814 – February 21, 1895) was a British architect.

Christian was born on the Isle of Man. He is most notable for the restoration of Carlisle Cathedral, the alterations to Christ Church, Spitalfields in 1866, and the extension to the National Gallery that created the National Portrait Gallery. He was also responsible for more than 2000 ecclesiastical buildings. Christian was elected president of the RIBA in 1884 and received the Royal Gold Medal in 1887.

Work

On the Isle of Man:-
*St Thomas, Douglas
*Chapel of Ease, Cronkbourne
*Dhoon Church
*Christchurch, Laxey
*New Church, Marown
*Abbey Memorial Church, Ballasalla

References

* [http://www.isle-of-man.com/manxnotebook/people/archtcts/echrstn.htm Isle of Man website]


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