ST. BEDES COLLEGE

All was not easy however. Mother Clare won a hard (and long-drawn) legal battle with the authorities and the local administration. St. Bedes College was formally opened in the summer of 1904. From this day on, St. Bede's and Chelsea combined to work earnestly for the development of education in India.The period of World War I did not seriously affect the educational aspect of life in the then Punjab. However, the day was dawning when the peaceful security would end. India had openly and overtly launched its campaign for freedom and there were already visible signs on the horizon indicating that the campaign would not be won without sorrow or bloodshed.Despite the turmoil, St. Bede's and Chelsea saw through the times with courage and fortitude. It was known in town that the nuns had Muslim pupils and the anxiety was at its climax. However, under military protection, quietly at dawn one morning, a party was sent to Pakistan. Later, they heard with relief of their safe arrival in..

Primary location: Shimla India