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Fourth Term, East India Companys Military Seminary
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Fourth Term, East India Companys Military Seminary
Photograph: Fourth Term, East India Companys Military Seminary, Addiscombe, June 1857. One of 53 photographs. Intended to train the Company?s military cadets, Addiscombe (in Surrey) was opened in 1809. It cost about 300 to put a young gentleman through the course. As usual with 19th century educational institutions, the pupils led a tough existence, which might have helped them to cope with the hard career path they had chosen in India. They also learned Indian languages which were essential if they were to successfully command native infantry, cavalry and engineer units. The college closed in 1861 after the abolition of Company rule. The Company also maintained training camps at Newport on the Isle of White, Warley in Essex and Chatham in Kent. Date: 1857
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Fourth Term at the East India Company's Military Seminary, Addiscombe (June 1857): A Glimpse into the Rigorous Training of British Officers-in-Training This evocative photograph captures the fourth term at the East India Company's Military Seminary in Addiscombe, Surrey, during the month of June in 1857. Established in 1809, the seminary was a prestigious institution designed to train young men for careers in the military service of the East India Company. The cost of attending the seminary was approximately 300 pounds, making it a significant investment for the families of these aspiring officers. The photograph showcases the rigorous training regimen these cadets underwent, a reflection of the demanding career paths they were preparing for in India. The seminary's curriculum included instruction in Indian languages, essential for effectively commanding native infantry, cavalry, and engineer units. The young men led a tough existence, which may have helped them cope with the challenges they would face in their future careers. Addiscombe was not the only training ground for the East India Company's military cadets. The company also maintained camps at Newport on the Isle of Wight, Warley in Essex, and Chatham in Kent. The seminary closed in 1861, following the abolition of the East India Company's rule in India. This photograph is one of 53 images from the Mary Evans Prints Online collection, offering a unique glimpse into the lives of these young men and the rigorous training they underwent to become officers in the East India Company's military.
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