In 1812, Mr. Pater had sold his property in London to build church in Anandapuram. He used to visit the church everyday until he got transferred to Madras. Photo: T. Appala Naidu
Ms. Arabella died of malaria on November 6, 1809. Mr. Pater bought nearly 12 acres of land in Anandapuram and buried her in a glass coffin as he was denied burial of body in any of the churches in Machilipatnam. Photo: T. Appala Naidu
In 1812, Mr. Pater had sold his property in London to build church in Anandapuram. He used to visit the church everyday until he got transferred to Madras. Photo: T. Appala Naidu
The glass coffin in which Arabella’s body was kept and sealed. Now only the monument is kept open for pubic in the St. Mary’s English Church in Machilipatnam. Photo: T. Appala Naidu
Major General John Pater, a Protestant, fell in love with Arabella Robinson in 1805. Ms. Robinson belonging to Catholic church was daughter of Captain Robinson, an officer in the British battalion based in Bandarkota village. Photo: T. Appala Naidu
A view from St. Marys English Church at Machilipatnam in Krishna District. Photo: T. Appala Naidu
Ms. Arabella died of malaria on November 6, 1809. Mr. Pater bought nearly 12 acres of land in Anandapuram and buried her in a glass coffin in that land. Photo: T. Appala Naidu
Rev. Ratnarao of the St. Mary’s English Church says visitors are allowed everyday to see the monument, which is geographically close to present Laxmi Theatre area in Machilipatnam. Photo: T. Appala Naidu