Irrespective of any situation, school memories remain forever. We remember school and its activities regardless of our age. In India, there are few schools established centuries ago and those historic schools which were built in the bygone era, but their architecture is truly amazing and discipline still inspires us in many ways. Here we look at the few oldest schools in India and their amazing architecture.
** HARE SCHOOL, KOLKATA.
This school was established in 1818. It’s considered to be one of the best schools in Kolkata and affiliated with the West Bengal Board of secondary education. It’s the oldest boys’ school in Kolkata. Its architecture is simple and beautiful.
** ST. PAUL’S SCHOOL, DARJEELING.
Archdeacon Corrie had established this school in 1823 in Kolkata and moved to Darjeeling in 1864. The architecture of this school is truly amazing and this all-boys school sits in the best picturesque location, overlooking the mighty Himalayas.
** ST. GEORGE’S ANGLO INDIAN HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL, CHENNAI.
This school was founded in 1715 and it came into existence as a male orphan asylum. The school architecture is simple and beautiful, it comprises red brick buildings. The church and classroom block of the school are recognized heritage structures in Chennai.
** ANGLO ARABIC SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL, DELHI.
This school came into existence in 1696 and it is the oldest school in Delhi. The architecture of this school is truly amazing and it reflects the existence of Mughal architecture. This is a government-aided co-education school and has a hostel as well as a mosque. The initial founder of the school was Ghaziuddin Khan, a general of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.
Those were the oldest schools in India, having amazing architecture.
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