Episode 1 of 2
Admission Policy and Early Operations
- When
- 1847
- Where
- Sanawar, India
Lawrence insisted that preference should be given to those of 'pure European' parentage, as he considered they were more likely to suffer from the heat of the plains.
In the early days some Anglo-Indian children were admitted, but Lawrence insisted that preference should be given to those of 'pure European' parentage, as he considered they were more likely to suffer from the heat of the plains. The school was known as 'Lawrence's Asylum', reflecting its focus on orphans.
Sources
- The Lawrence School, Sanawar Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-21
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