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Exhibition: Madras Memorabilia – Aug. 9 to 11, 2016

August 9, 2016

At Ethiraj College for Women. 70, Ethiraj Salai, Egmore
From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The exhibition will display replicas, posters, artefacts and antiquities from various organisations like Rail Museum of the Integrated Coach Factory, Government Museum Chennai, Port Trust, State Department of Archaeology, and Tamil Nadu State Archives and from Winston A Henry of W& H Book search.

Apart from this public participation, the students of the Department of History, Tourism and Travel Management have also prepared models of various monuments which will be displayed at the exhibition. Old photographs of Madras will also feature in the exhibition.

Open to all.

Campus Events, Exhibitions

For kids: Photowalk – The Battle of Adyar – Aug. 28, 2016

August 8, 2016

Yocee (http://yocee.in) conducts its 8th annual Photowalk. Led by N. Ramaswamy, Chennai Daily Photo & Chennai Photowalk

The Battle of Adyar (also the Battle of Adyar River) took place on 29 October 1746. The battle involved 300 men of the French East India Company, which had recently captured nearby Madras from the British, and a much larger force of 10,000 men belonging to Anwaruddin Muhammed Khan, the Nawab of the Carnatic, who sought to take Madras from the French. In the battle, which took place near the banks of the Adyar River, the French decisively defeated the larger Carnatic force, demonstrating the effectiveness of well-trained European forces in combating poorly trained Indian troops. This happened at the Quibble Island.
The walk will cover the Creek, The Walk Bridge across the Creek, Pigeon growers, TP Scheme Road.

Starts at  6.30 a.m.
Meeting Point : In front of the Quibble Island Cemetery.
Route : https://goo.gl/maps/WFkneVivvx32

For children of 10 years and above.
Bring your own camera (Any type).
Carry light snacks and water bottle. Dress easy.

Free walk. Register with Revathi at 9840544629. Open only to first 25 registrations.

For Children, Photowalks

Heritage Tour: Trace Origin of Madras – Aug. 28, 2016

August 8, 2016

A walk /tour at Pazhaverkadu to find the origin of Madras
Includes AV Presentation, Heritage-Walk, Craft-Visit, and Sight-Seeing with a visit to Pulicat-Interpretation Centre & Light House.
AC Bus with Break Fast, Lunch, Snacks, Water, & Reading Materials will be provided;
Pick-up at Loyola College, ICAM Gate, Nungambakkam at 6.15 a.m. The tour will conclude around 4.30 p.m.
Cost of the tour is Rs.1475/-
For information and reservation contact info@aarde.in
Organised by AARDE Foundation, Chennai, a not-for-profit Trust actively involved in the promotion and conservation of Pulicat.

Heritage Walks / Tours / trails

Photowalk: Explore the Industrial Madras – Aug. 27, 2016

August 8, 2016

Industrialization & the city to be witnessed & chronicled at the Guindy Estate. The walk will be through the Manufacturing units, Lathe & Welding Units to the current IT Parks in the Industrial Estate.
Starts at 4 p.m. from CIPET Main Gate

Route : https://goo.gl/maps/mPGXwvccQR52

Note :

1.Park your vehicle on the sides of the road.
2.No need for Registrations, just land up at the Starting Point at the mentioned date/time.
3.Call in case of any difficulty in locating the group…Ram @ 9444062684

Photowalks

Photowalk: Walk by the Village Road, Nungambakkam – Aug. 14, 2016

August 8, 2016

In the not-so-distant past, Valluvarkottam High Road was called Village Road. For much of its length, it runs along the old village of Nungambakkam. Of that village, there is no trace until you come to a small Shiva temple with a large tank fronting it. Standing there, it is just about possible to imagine Nungambakkam’s rural past.
The walk will start at Valluvar Kottam and walk down Village road into the crowded, colourful and pretty ancient Nungambakkam Market. It will end at the corner of Village Road and Nungambakkam High Road.
Route : https://goo.gl/maps/gWjnT
Meeting/Starting Point : Valluvar Kottam Main Entrance
Date : 14th August’16, Sunday.
Time : 6:15am

Note :

  1. Park your vehicle on the sides of the road.
  2. No need for Registrations, just land up at the Starting Point at the mentioned date/time.
  3. Call in case of any difficulty in locating the group…Aswin @ 9710060463

Photowalks

Heritage Walk Cum Sail – Aug. 14, 2016

August 8, 2016

Historian V. Sriram will walk you down memory lane inside Chennai Port Trust, pointing the rich heritage and tracing the history of over a hundred years.
The participants can also set a sail and view Chennai from the sea as EMDEN saw Chennai before bombing.

Organised by Royal Madras Yacht Club

Assemble at the Reserve Bank of India at 6.30 a.m. The walk will be followed by breakfast at RMYC. Fee: Rs. 850 per head. (Members of the club get a discount of 20%)
Optional ‘Sailing Experience’ at 11 a.m. followed by lunch will cost Rs. 500 extra per head. (Members of the club get a discount of 20%)

Confirm participation by Aug. 12, 2016.
Mail your name, age and your vehicle registration no. to: rmyc.coachinna@gmail.com and v_sara@yahoo.com
Or contact 9677203086 with the above details to register.
Payment to be made by cash at the venue on Aug. 14, 2016

Heritage Walks / Tours / trails

Heritage Walk : Marshalls Road – August 20, 2016

August 8, 2016

Led by Sudha Umashanker.

Starting point –  just outside  Rajah Muthiah Hall – In gate.

The Marshalls Road (Rukmini Lakshmipathi Salai) walk will include spots like The Willingdon Ladies club – the first exclusive club for women in Madras, old location of All India Radio, the iconic Madras Eye Infirmary now Govt Eye Hospital, the oldest Eye hospital in India and the must-see Elliott’s museum, Rukmini Lakshmipathi statue, Rajarathinam Stadium and Presentation Convent, Pudupet among many other locations.

This is a free walk. Organised by Storycorner at Bookmine. To register contact 9840247624

Heritage Walks / Tours / trails

Heritage Walk – Harrington Road – August 28, 2016

August 8, 2016

Led by Padmapriya Baskaran and Sudha Umashanker.

Who was William Harrington Senior ? What is the connect between Mathematician Ramanujam and Harrington Road?
From whom was the land for Madras Christian College School bought ?
Who is the saint whose Samadhi can be found on Harrington Road ?
Who were some of the famous social workers who lived on Harrington Road ? The walk will provide the answers.
Starting point: Shoppers Stop end, Harrington Road
Time: 7 a.m. to 9.15 a.m.
To register please contact 9790918056/9840247624 .This is a free walk.

Organised by The Cooum-a -cultural- mapping group and Storycorner at Bookmine.

 

Heritage Walks / Tours / trails

Madras Week at Ethiraj College for Women – Aug. 8 – 11, 2016

August 6, 2016

Inter-Departmental Photo Competition titled “Madras-Straddling Tradition and Modernity “;

Inter-Departmental Slogan Writing Competition on Madras;

Quiz competition for the Non-Teaching Staff titled Madras, Nalla Madras;

Inter Class Travel Writing Competition on Weekend Getaways from Chennai;

Essay writing Competition on Legendary Personalities of Chennai

Inauguration by Mohammed Abdul Ali, Prince of Arcot. Special address by Kombai S. Anwar, journalist and filmmaker.

Note: This is a campus event open to students only, Contact echistoryttm@gmail.com for more info.

 

Campus Events