Born in Scotland in 1775, David Hare came to India in 1800 to make a fortune as a watchmaker. He prospered in his business, but unlike other Europeans, never returned to his native country after gathering a fortune to live a life in peace and prosperity. He decided to stay
Heritage Schools of Colonial Calcutta
HERITAGE SCHOOLS OF COLONIAL CALCUTTA – Hindu School
In the early days the indigenous primary schools of Bengal used to teach only Bengali, simple Arithmetic and Sanskrit. TheĀ ātollsā or the local small schools run by individuals, imparted lessons in advanced Sanskrit, grammar and literature, theology, logic and metaphysics. But the enlightened Indians of the period, like Raja Rammohun
HERITAGE SCHOOLS OF COLONIAL CALCUTTA – Bethune Collegiate School
Bethune School owes its origin to John Elliot Drinkwater Bethune (1801-1851), who was born in Ealing, England.Ā John was a brilliant student. He was educated atĀ Westminster School, graduated fromĀ Trinity College, and later qualified for theĀ BarĀ to secure an administrative position in Parliament. He was sent to India in 1848, as Law Member
HERITAGE SCHOOLS OF COLONIAL CALCUTTA – Oriental Seminary
The oriental seminary was founded by Gour Mohan Addy in 1829, for the children of the Hindu parents in Calcutta. In those days students had to enroll themselves Ā in the missionary schools to learn and study English, where they were subject to considerable religious influence.Ā In fact, Oriental Seminary came