Detail of the Neo-Gothic fountain at St. Thomas Cathedral, designed by noted Gothic Revival architect Sir George Gilbert Scott (1811-78). Sir Cowasjee Jehangir Readymoney had a particular association with Gilbert Scott, and they collaborated on several projects, including the Convocation Hall of the University of Bombay, designed by Scott and financed by Readymoney.
Plaque commemorating the 'Zero point' which was located at the St Thomas Cathedral, Churchgate. In the past, distances of all major roads were counted from this point, and milestones were placed in different parts of Mumbai (shown on the map). Of the 16 original milestones, 10 have been found at their original locations.
The fountain at St. Thomas Cathedral was donated by Parsi industrialist and philanthropist Sir Cowasji Jehangir (1812-78), from the fabulously wealthy Readymoney family, who is credited with erecting several other drinking fountains in Mumbai.
St Thomas Cathedral has been a historic landmark within the Fort premise, from which Churchgate derives its name. The foundation stone of the church was laid in 1676, although the current building was consecrated for divine service on Christmas Day, 1718. It is the first Anglican church in Mumbai and at 300 years and counting, one of the oldest buildings in Mumbai.