My uncle was a trainer at the Indian railways. My father was in the excise in Bihar. He gave up his British passport to live in Indian. We lived in Mccluskiejung, my father as the president of the Anglo Indian community. My name is Herbert Christensen, at present I'm in Kolkata.
Most of the Anglo Indians' were working in the railways and the forces, they have contributed a lot to the indian comunity, some have migrated abroad, but those who stayed in india, i really thank them for not leaving India for a better life.
Most Anglos stayed in the railways and military for the purpose of having a house supplied with the job. They owned no property and had little wealth. Thank God they immigrated....looking at India now, they made the right decision1
I attended the live screening of this great video. It was quite emotional listening to the stories. But these stories need to be told and heard by everyone. Thank you for sharing your awesome stories. Long live our Anglo Indian Community 🙏 ❤️
Such nostalgia. Took me back to my childhood in south India in a town that had a big railway colony and lots of Anglo Indians. And those paintings and chocolate boxes with the beautiful picture perfect scenes. Times long gone by but never forgotten.
As an Anglo- Indian Australian, watching this clip made me very emotional. Thank you for sharing, perhaps someday I could tell my story and encourage others of my age group to do the same.
@annarose2861: absolutely. Brings back memories of the days growing up. Always makes me emotional. All our quirks make us unique but our children don’t understand why I harp on my great heritage much to the amusement of my grandchildren as well. But now that I have so many videos which I pass on to them & they are beginning to realise what we are all about. Why we had to leave where we were born & had so many beautiful memories. Life is great now & we would never change it for the world. We are heaps better off as India never wanted us.
Many of us in India were taught in our initial years in school by Anglo Indian teachers. We owe so much to our Anglo Indian teachers. I have wonderful memories of my Anglo Indian teachers and friends. I like reading about the community and the individual reminiscences. I hope you always continue to be a wonderful and vibrant part of India.
Wow! Spent two Christmases with my Uncle Harry Phillips who was a fireman at that time in 1965. We lived behind the Barretts who were senior drivers of great trains.
I was born in Kharagpur India in 1945. We came to England in 1949 when I was just 4yrs of age with my younger brother, mum, nana, and father who was in the air force and British. There are still memories I have to this day. My grandfather worked for the railways as an engine driver, and my uncle as an engineer for the railways in Kharagpur when we left to come to the UK. We were one of the early ones to come to England. The plan was for all to come here from my family but unfortunately although my grandad did come it was only for a few months as he died very shortly and my uncle died before he could come here. I often wondeer what life would have been like if the partition had'nt happened. But I am glad to be living in Britain even today with the problems this little Island is facing. Very nostalgic this video. My mum and nana and grandad, and my uncle and all those who are anglo indian are a very special people and will stay in my heart until I die.Its been amazing how they have adapted so quickly after the luxury and servants they were used to.
Beautiful words to remember our days growing up in India . My Dad Maxwell was an electric train driver in Tambaram a suburb about 20 miles from Madras City . And our Railway Colony had so many AI families . The early ones went to the UK and the later ones came to Australia where I am now . I have cousins in the UK and my dear wife has two brothers in the UK . Cheers to the Anglo Indians wherever they maybe . We are truly a unique and special community
I went to a convent school and had many Anglo Indian teachers. Simply loved their way. The dressing, the way they spoke and behaved. Would love to hear more of their lives and anecdotes of their time. ❤❤❤
How lovely. I'm a railway girl too. I lived in Gomoh and my dad was a mail driver on the EIR. It would have be good to see the names of these wonderful people. 🍾🍾
What a wonderful presentation. What a journey of fate and circumstances. Beautiful people with beautiful heart wrenching stories. Why not a book is made with each family having a chapter to tell. It would be great history? Wish the likes of Alters, Binny's, O brien's & Bonds were also there.
Many of us had Anglo-Indian teachers, musicians, nurses etc. A kind bunch who took their jobs very seriously. In Madras, every Music band will have at least one Anglo Indian. I have seen them on most train trips as ticket collectors, drivers, and station masters. My tutor was an Anglo-Indian. She taught me to read the clock. I remember that very vividly. Then my mom added the icing to that .... to interpret time in the Tamil way - kal, aarai, Mukaal. Anglo-Indian teachers - were a part of our school choir. I learned my favorite choir numbers like 'Lead, Kindly Light', 'Abide with me' and 'All Things Bright and Beautiful' Their Thamil was anglicized, many looked like Thamils and their culture was very Western. They all liked the Thamil food, however, they had their own way of cooking. Their clothing was very English-like. Anglo-Indian boys were in most school teams .....like Athletes, Basket Ball, field hockey, Soccor and Cricket. A very competitive bunch. Time rolled my curious mind wandered in search of these wonderful simpletons, who were like but not like me as well. I am learning that many have migrated to the UK and Aussie. Here is a good clip from a few who have immigrated to the UK. There is sadness because they left India and there is joy because they felt deep inside that want to reach their home. I wish them well. Thanks for this post.
Bowbaracks Forever a film by Anjan Dutta (2004) was quite a well-received film on the lives n realities faced by the community staying back in this area of Central Calcutte/ Kolkata
my grandmother Evelyn Cook who was a nurse and an Anglo Indian married my grandfather a sri lankan and came to Sri Lanka, but after her daughter ,my mother was born she went back to Madras. Anybody knows about Cooke family in Madras. thank you
I've recently retired and am thinking of going back to India to live. Was born in Delhi, but grew up in Moubhandar near Ghatsila in what is now Jharkhand. Once I sell my house (next 2-3 weeks I hope), I'll make up my mind.
At twenty in March of 1969 I gave up going to Australia mainly because of my dog and my beloved old home. Now at 75 I'm not sorry I made that decision.
So good to learn n hear about so many of them are from Kharagpur....and so many had roots from other parts of west bengal state specially . Neil O'Brien family is a reputed family of the community settled in Kolkata
Was in Kharagpur on a visit in 1960. Met great guys - welders, coach painters, firemen & drivers.drivers. Remember Claudius the hockey goalkeeper and a hockey/football player for BNR, Mevalal.
I am from Bangalore Karnataka my grand father served the military..many of my friends who studied with me .and others from my school Good shephered convent left india now my two sisters .still here cousins scattered
Poor old Anglos. There was nowhere for them to go. Most came to Australia ( a disaster for jobs), the UK with its blatant racism, Canada (too cold) etc. Those who had to leave India ( many have left since) had to leave behind a way of life unobtainable in western countries.
They are English(one parent Scot or Welsh or English maybe Irish too ) and one Indian. Very precise. Take Barrack Obama his parent is (European {Anglo + French + German}) and a Kenyan father, now, that is mixed race.
Very strange that they are just speaking if their fathers. How much did these Anglo Indians love India. This does not make much impression since their emphasis is on the privilege they had over the Indians. I think on reflection by now they should show some love for India. It would be nice for them to speak about how harshly Indians were treated by the British at that time.
Living in Lingrajapuram Bangalore there were lots of Anglo Indians there... Beautiful people 💓 now it's very sad you can't spot them... Hoping they all return back..... Or hoping they flourish in australia where most have migrated to
My uncle was a trainer at the Indian railways. My father was in the excise in Bihar. He gave up his British passport to live in Indian. We lived in Mccluskiejung, my father as the president of the Anglo Indian community. My name is Herbert Christensen, at present I'm in Kolkata.
Most of the Anglo Indians' were working in the railways and the forces, they have contributed a lot to the indian comunity, some have migrated abroad, but those who stayed in india, i really thank them for not leaving India for a better life.
Most Anglos stayed in the railways and military for the purpose of having a house supplied with the job. They owned no property and had little wealth. Thank God they immigrated....looking at India now, they made the right decision1
I attended the live screening of this great video. It was quite emotional listening to the stories. But these stories need to be told and heard by everyone. Thank you for sharing your awesome stories. Long live our Anglo Indian Community 🙏 ❤️
Proud to be Anglo Indian
If this brings tears, then you are an Anglo Indian.
Such nostalgia. Took me back to my childhood in south India in a town that had a big railway colony and lots of Anglo Indians. And those paintings and chocolate boxes with the beautiful picture perfect scenes. Times long gone by but never forgotten.
I take pride to be an Anglo Indian. Long live the Anglo Indian community.❤.
Boot liker community of Brits 😂
I second that ! 🤗😘 hugs from Canada 🤗🥰😘😍
I love my Anglo Indians.
As an Anglo- Indian Australian, watching this clip made me very emotional. Thank you for sharing, perhaps someday I could tell my story and encourage others of my age group to do the same.
@annarose2861: absolutely. Brings back memories of the days growing up. Always makes me emotional. All our quirks make us unique but our children don’t understand why I harp on my great heritage much to the amusement of my grandchildren as well. But now that I have so many videos which I pass on to them & they are beginning to realise what we are all about. Why we had to leave where we were born & had so many beautiful memories. Life is great now & we would never change it for the world. We are heaps better off as India never wanted us.
Many of us in India were taught in our initial years in school by Anglo
Indian teachers. We owe so much to our Anglo Indian teachers. I have wonderful memories of my Anglo Indian teachers and friends. I like reading about the community and the individual reminiscences.
I hope you always continue to be a wonderful and vibrant part of India.
Wow! Spent two Christmases with my Uncle Harry Phillips who was a fireman at that time in 1965. We lived behind the Barretts who were senior drivers of great trains.
I was born in Kharagpur India in 1945. We came to England in 1949 when I was just 4yrs of age with my younger brother, mum, nana, and father who was in the air force and British. There are still memories I have to this day. My grandfather worked for the railways as an engine driver, and my uncle as an engineer for the railways in Kharagpur when we left to come to the UK. We were one of the early ones to come to England. The plan was for all to come here from my family but unfortunately although my grandad did come it was only for a few months as he died very shortly and my uncle died before he could come here. I often wondeer what life would have been like if the partition had'nt happened. But I am glad to be living in Britain even today with the problems this little Island is facing. Very nostalgic this video. My mum and nana and grandad, and my uncle and all those who are anglo indian are a very special people and will stay in my heart until I die.Its been amazing how they have adapted so quickly after the luxury and servants they were used to.
Beautiful words to remember our days growing up in India . My Dad Maxwell was an electric train driver in Tambaram a suburb about 20 miles from Madras City . And our Railway Colony had so many AI families . The early ones went to the UK and the later ones came to Australia where I am now . I have cousins in the UK and my dear wife has two brothers in the UK . Cheers to the Anglo Indians wherever they maybe . We are truly a unique and special community
Wonderful. Had many. Anglo friends in Durgapur and Ranchi. Most migrated to uk and Australia in the 1960s
I went to a convent school and had many Anglo Indian teachers. Simply loved their way. The dressing, the way they spoke and behaved. Would love to hear more of their lives and anecdotes of their time. ❤❤❤
Thank you so much Rez and Diane . Captured beautifully.
How lovely. I'm a railway girl too. I lived in Gomoh and my dad was a mail driver on the EIR. It would have be good to see the names of these wonderful people. 🍾🍾
Hi Julie,I was born in Gomoh in 1954.
Thank you for sharing your nostalgic memories with us.
I miss India and the friends and family we left behind.
I could relate to the stories. Thank you for sharing your stories.
What a wonderful presentation. What a journey of fate and circumstances. Beautiful people with beautiful heart wrenching stories. Why not a book is made with each family having a chapter to tell. It would be great history?
Wish the likes of Alters, Binny's, O brien's & Bonds were also there.
Many of us had Anglo-Indian teachers, musicians, nurses etc. A kind bunch who took their jobs very seriously. In Madras, every Music band will have at least one Anglo Indian.
I have seen them on most train trips as ticket collectors, drivers, and station masters.
My tutor was an Anglo-Indian. She taught me to read the clock. I remember that very vividly. Then my mom added the icing to that .... to interpret time in the Tamil way - kal, aarai, Mukaal.
Anglo-Indian teachers - were a part of our school choir. I learned my favorite choir numbers like 'Lead, Kindly Light', 'Abide with me' and 'All Things Bright and Beautiful'
Their Thamil was anglicized, many looked like Thamils and their culture was very Western. They all liked the Thamil food, however, they had their own way of cooking. Their clothing was very English-like.
Anglo-Indian boys were in most school teams .....like Athletes, Basket Ball, field hockey, Soccor and Cricket. A very competitive bunch.
Time rolled my curious mind wandered in search of these wonderful simpletons, who were like but not like me as well.
I am learning that many have migrated to the UK and Aussie.
Here is a good clip from a few who have immigrated to the UK.
There is sadness because they left India and there is joy because they felt deep inside that want to reach their home.
I wish them well. Thanks for this post.
I am so blessed and proud to be an Anglo Indian.
Anyone from Khurdaroad Orrisa or Adra West Bengal,we left India in 1952 for the UK
Hello
Thank you for preserving this history ❤
Bowbaracks Forever a film by Anjan Dutta (2004) was quite a well-received film on the lives n realities faced by the community staying back in this area of Central Calcutte/ Kolkata
Would have loved to see the slide show side by side with the recollections.
I am an Anglo Indians from Calcutta now known as Kolkata. Migrated to Australia with My Parents and Brother in 1968.
Very Sad Stories
my grandmother Evelyn Cook who was a nurse and an Anglo Indian married my grandfather a sri lankan and came to Sri Lanka, but after her daughter ,my mother was born she went back to Madras. Anybody knows about Cooke family in Madras. thank you
To the lady from Calcutta. In St.Joseph', Nainital, we bad the Thompson brothers, Ainsley Bonner, David Alexander
I've recently retired and am thinking of going back to India to live. Was born in Delhi, but grew up in Moubhandar near Ghatsila in what is now Jharkhand. Once I sell my house (next 2-3 weeks I hope), I'll make up my mind.
Essence of Anglos , Eat Drink & be Merry! Rum, Bum & Gramophone😅
I was born an Anglo Indian.I have studied our history and I am proud to be an AI
Sad when I heard about the dog running alongside the train. Very sad stories.
At twenty in March of 1969 I gave up going to Australia mainly because of my dog and my beloved old home. Now at 75 I'm not sorry I made that decision.
Good for you! We will meet them at the Rainbow Bridge!
I really Love anglo Indian ❤
Anglo Indians always had privilege over Indians and they also aided in the british rule. Let’s not forget how hard that era was
Its so special seeing my beautiful Aunty Agnes on UA-cam. Aww.... You are always a Star❤
This is like a gathering of Ms. Favershams in Great Expectations. All waiting for the groom to come to their rescue. Poor things.
So good to learn n hear about so many of them are from Kharagpur....and so many had roots from other parts of west bengal state specially .
Neil O'Brien family is a reputed family of the community settled in Kolkata
Was in Kharagpur on a visit in 1960. Met great guys - welders, coach painters, firemen & drivers.drivers. Remember Claudius the hockey goalkeeper and a hockey/football player for BNR, Mevalal.
Reminds me of John Master's Bhowani Junction.
Yes right.... appropriately mentioned...thnks
My folks remained in India, passed away here. My sister and I are still in India.😅
I am from Bangalore Karnataka my grand father served the military..many of my friends who studied with me .and others from my school Good shephered convent left india now my two sisters .still here cousins scattered
Without a doubt, the exodus of AI has left India poorer. Salute to all Anglo Indians
My Dad was the Station Master of Igatpuri
1962 ...
Anyone of you guys know or like to connect
Can anyone help my son who loves to play music and is good with the computer. A real sincere boy. Please.
Nostalgic ..
I enjoyed the video but only recognised my old friend Mary, wish the others had introduced themselves because I might have known some names.
Wish they mentioned their names before they said a few words
Hi. You know anyone from Bombay or any Indian Railway guys?
Poor old Anglos. There was nowhere for them to go. Most came to Australia ( a disaster for jobs), the UK with its blatant racism, Canada (too cold) etc. Those who had to leave India ( many have left since) had to leave behind a way of life unobtainable in western countries.
Anglo Indians are Cristians and so nice people.
Yes indeed
Very sad stories.
Anglos struggling in India is sad as the associations don't give a damn all line their own graves
Bill and Christine, two among the most nicest people, on earth
Why do they call themselves Anglo Indian .
Why don't they say they mixed race
They are English(one parent Scot or Welsh or English maybe Irish too ) and one Indian. Very precise. Take Barrack Obama his parent is (European {Anglo + French + German}) and a Kenyan father, now, that is mixed race.
They look Indian
Don't condemn another country
Very strange that they are just speaking if their fathers. How much did these Anglo Indians love India. This does not make much impression since their emphasis is on the privilege they had over the Indians. I think on reflection by now they should show some love for India. It would be nice for them to speak about how harshly Indians were treated by the British at that time.
Living in Lingrajapuram Bangalore there were lots of Anglo Indians there... Beautiful people 💓 now it's very sad you can't spot them... Hoping they all return back..... Or hoping they flourish in australia where most have migrated to
Nobody mentioned their names or states
Very sad stories.