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]

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]

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]