Cawnpore Brothers
Limentinus
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I came across the "Cawnpore Brothers" based in India in the 1930's and 1940's. I don't know anything about them although I understand it was a group of Anglican clergy in and around Cawnpore, in the state of Uttar Pradesh. They were a missionary group. This isn't research for a book or anything serious although I'd like to round out my knowledge. I hope this is in the correct group.
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Since the Early Days of the East India Company, By Eyre Chatterton Bishop of Nagpur
London: SPCK, 1924. Chapter XXII. The Diocese of Lucknow. The Land of Historic Cities, and did a ctrl f (find) on Cawnpore. @Limentus might want to have a look to see if it's the same thing they are looking for.
Where did you see the reference to them initially?
I'd heard of the Delhi Brotherhood - an Anglican group - so tried Cawnpore Brotherhood. It didn't occur to me to include the word *clergy*
I knew a priest many years ago and I heard the term used in connection with him but he's dead now. I am guessing it ceased to exist as a group after Indian Independence.
Yes, I spent some time googling before posting. I may be at the point of contacting the Church of North India. It's not for a book or anything 'serious' so it isn't urgent. More curiosity and rounding out a story I heard years ago.
Thank you for the lead. I did ask AI to summarise the book by Eyre Chatterton and this comment was of interest "Eyre Chatterton’s A History of the Church of England in India, particularly Chapter XXII on the Diocese of Lucknow, does not appear to mention the “Cawnpore brothers” explicitly by name. The chapter does reflect on Cawnpore (Kanpur) as a city of deep historical resonance, especially in relation to British memory and missionary work, but the term “Cawnpore brothers” isn’t directly cited in the available text."
I'm fascinated that AI could summarise so fully, Just wow! Thanks again for the lead.
Yes, it is there......
"Under their inspiration the Cawnpore Brotherhood was formed in 1895, and from that time onward all kinds of valuable missionary activities have been undertaken in this Mission. Amongst these were the Industrial Workshops, started by Foss Westcott, which included a printing-press, carpentry shop, and brass foundry, to train Christian lads. Medical work, especially on the women's side, was started, and the lady doctors of St. Katherine's Hospital have had a fine record of valuable work. The success of their original Indian Mission High School led the missionaries to start classes up to University standard, and so the High School developed into the College of Christ Church. Another feature of the Mission is its strong Zenana Mission staff, which is doing a great work in the city of Cawnpore."
I now have a time frame for the Cawnpore Brotherhood from 1895 to Indian Independence in 1947.
Many thanks!