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.
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.
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.
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 🙏 ❤️
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. 🍾🍾
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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 take pride to be an Anglo Indian. Long live the Anglo Indian community.❤.
Boot liker community of Brits 😂
I second that ! 🤗😘 hugs from Canada 🤗🥰😘😍
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.
If this brings tears, then you are an Anglo Indian.
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 🙏 ❤️
Wonderful. Had many. Anglo friends in Durgapur and Ranchi. Most migrated to uk and Australia in the 1960s
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.
I could relate to the stories. Thank you for sharing your stories.
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.
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.
Nostalgic ..
Would have loved to see the slide show side by side with the recollections.
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
Its so special seeing my beautiful Aunty Agnes on CZcams. Aww.... You are always a Star❤
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
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!
To the lady from Calcutta. In St.Joseph', Nainital, we bad the Thompson brothers, Ainsley Bonner, David Alexander
Reminds me of John Master's Bhowani Junction.
Yes right.... appropriately mentioned...thnks
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.
Hi. You know anyone from Bombay or any Indian Railway guys?
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.
Wish they mentioned their names before they said a few words
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
Very sad stories.
I enjoyed the video but only recognised my old friend Mary, wish the others had introduced themselves because I might have known some names.
Anglo Indians are Cristians and so nice people.
Yes indeed
They look Indian
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.
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.
Nobody mentioned their names or states
Very sad stories.