Allahabad | 13.07.2019 | 08:00 am ~ 09:30 am

Down Memory Lane - The ‘Restored’ Muir Central College

About the walk

Once known as the ‘Oxford of the East’, Muir Central College was established in Allahabad by Sir William Muir, the then Lieutenant Governor of the North-Western Provinces. The foundation stone of the college was laid on December 9, 1873, eventually merging with Allahabad University in 1922.

The restoration of the college, the fourth oldest in India, elicited great interest from the people of the city. Conservationists had a tough time cleaning the grime off the walls, redoing the tiles on the dome and clearing the floor. This is the perfect time to explore the college’s grandeur and remember its history. It is also worth hearing the views of its alumni, who are scholars from a host of academic fields.

This session will contrast the history of Muir Central College against its current reality. Come, let us explore both the tangible and intangible assets of this great institution.

This guided tour is free.

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Walk Date
Meeting Time
07:45 am

About the walk

Once known as the ‘Oxford of the East’, Muir Central College was established in Allahabad by Sir William Muir, the then Lieutenant Governor of the North-Western Provinces. The foundation stone of the college was laid on December 9, 1873, eventually merging with Allahabad University in 1922.

The restoration of the college, the fourth oldest in India, elicited great interest from the people of the city. Conservationists had a tough time cleaning the grime off the walls, redoing the tiles on the dome and clearing the floor. This is the perfect time to explore the college’s grandeur and remember its history. It is also worth hearing the views of its alumni, who are scholars from a host of academic fields.

This session will contrast the history of Muir Central College against its current reality. Come, let us explore both the tangible and intangible assets of this great institution.

This guided tour is free.

Led By

Dr Kavita Gupta
Dr Kavita Gupta wears many hats and loves exploring Allahabad with both the locals and tourists to understand the multi layers of the city. She is presently an Associate Professor at Rishihood University, Sonipat and a heritage entrepreneur. She has shared her enthusiasm with students through education at several institutions like the Entrepreneurship Development Institute Gandhinagar, GBPSSI at Allahabad University and Banaras Hindu University. Through Dus Dishaa, Kavita hopes to connect young…

Meeting Time

07:45 AM

Meeting point

Vijayanagaram Hall, Science Faculty, Allahabad University

Disclaimer

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Please Note

  • No entry fee.
  • Photography is allowed.
  • Wear comfortable walking shoes and carry drinking water.
  • Parking is available.