Author: Gupchup Vijaya, ed. Thomas T
Place: Mumbai
Publisher: Eminence Designs Pvt Ltd
Year: 2005
Volume: Cathedral Bombay esignl 8
Pages: 184
ISBN: 81-902170-4-6
Subject: Bombay/ Mumbai
Sub-Subject: History
Keyword: History of St. Thomas Cathedral Church
Classification: 726.6
Shelf: C5R4
Accession No: B38
Contents: Foreword Acknowledgements Chap I: A Witness to History- The Story of St. Thomas’ Cathedral Chap II: The Church and the Fort- A British Legacy Chap III: The Church becomes a Cathedral- The Company becomes an Empire Chap IV: First Major Renovation- The Nineteenth Century Chap V: Evolution of Architecture- The Cathedral’s Transition to Gothic Chap VI: A Time of Transition- Monuments around the Cathedral Appendix Bibliography Photo Credits
Abstract: St. Thomas’ Cathedral, Bombay, is a pivotal symbol of the city’s colonial past and religious evolution. This book traces its transformation from a modest church to a British colonial icon and later a significant religious landmark. It explores the cathedral’s early history, architectural shifts, and key renovations, especially its transition to Gothic style. The narrative also contextualizes the cathedral within the changing social and political landscape of Bombay, offering a deeper understanding of the city’s historical and cultural evolution. With rich visuals, the book provides a comprehensive look at the cathedral’s significance in India’s colonial history.