Tomb of Phyllis Louise Lawrence
Tomb of Phyllis Louise Lawrence is the tomb of an early 20th-century philanthropist in Karachi, named Phyllis Louise Lawrence.[1] It is situated in Gora Qabaristan, Karachi.[2]
History
[edit]The tomb was built by her husband, Sir Henry Staveley Lawrence, in her memory.[2] Located in a historical British-era graveyard, the mausoleum consists of a dome supported by six pillars.[2]
In 2007, restoration work replaced the original white marble with yellow stone.[2]
Lady Phyllis
[edit]Phyllis Louise Lawrence, commonly referred to as Lady Phyllis, (August 24, 1868 – June 30, 1912) was a 20th-century philanthropist who worked to improve the health and education for Sindhi women.[2] She was proficient in Sindhi language.[3]
Lady Phyllis was also a known equestrian enthusiast.[2][3] On June 30, 1912, a solo carriage ride resulted in her demise when her long hair got tangled in the carriage wheel spokes, leading to her being dragged until the horses stopped.[2][3]
In the aftermath of her unexpected death, her spouse, a British colonial administrator in Karachi, constructed a marble tomb in her memory.[2] Phyllis Louise Lawrence Institute, named after her, was established in 1912 which is now part of the Cowasjee School of Midwifery at the Lady Dufferin Hospital.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Karachi's white domed tomb of Phyllis Louise Lawrence in danger of extinction". Samaa TV. May 12, 2017. Archived from the original on August 13, 2022. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "In grave neglect, Karachi forgets its long-departed benefactress". Arab News. May 25, 2020. Archived from the original on June 2, 2020. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
- ^ a b c "یادِ ماضی 'لوئیس لارینس'". Daily Jang. Archived from the original on 2023-05-17. Retrieved 2023-05-18.