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St. Thomas's School, Howrah, Calcutta, 1864. Creator: Unknown
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St. Thomas's School, Howrah, Calcutta, 1864. Creator: Unknown
St. Thomas's School, Howrah, Calcutta, 1864....the Anglo-Indian population of Howrah has been variously estimated at from 800 to 1000. It is the custom in India for the higher classes of the civil and military officers of Government, as well as for the more wealthy members of the mercantile community, to send their children to England for education as soon as they are of a proper age; but, as this system is a highly expensive one, it is evident that the middle and lower classes of English and East Indian parents must have their children educated in India, if at all...[The school, ] which was opened by the Bishop of Calcutta...is one of the earliest fruits of Bishop Cotton's Anglo-Indian educational scheme...The building is a handsome edifice in the Elizabethan style...It consists of two large school-rooms - one above and one below, for girls and boys respectively...with smaller rooms at the back for the residence of the teachers, and a verandah in front. [It]...has generally an average of about fifty children under instruction. The school is supported partly by public subscription, partly by school fees, and partly by a Government [ie British government in India] grant in aid'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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This print from 1864 showcases St. Thomas's School in Howrah, Calcutta, a significant educational institution during the British colonial era in India. The image provides a glimpse into the early days of Anglo-Indian education in the region, highlighting the efforts to provide schooling for children of various social classes.
The school was established under Bishop Cotton's Anglo-Indian educational scheme and was opened by the Bishop of Calcutta. With its Elizabethan-style architecture and spacious classrooms for boys and girls, it served as a hub for learning for around fifty students at that time.
In a society where sending children to England for education was reserved for the elite due to its high costs, institutions like St. Thomas's played a crucial role in providing accessible education locally. Supported by public subscription, school fees, and government grants, it catered to English and East Indian parents who could not afford overseas schooling.
This historical photograph not only captures the physical structure of St. Thomas's School but also symbolizes the broader mission of spreading knowledge and empowering future generations in colonial India. It stands as a testament to the resilience and determination of educators and families striving for better opportunities through education despite challenging circumstances.
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