Sri Vijaya Puram, Jan. 12: The Andaman and Nicobar Administration has been conducting a series of heritage walks in different parts of the city to raise awareness about the history of Andaman.
On Sunday, January 12, 2025, a group of senior officers and civilians, led by Dr. Chandra Bhushan Kumar, Chief Secretary, participated in a special ” Corbyn’s Cove Heritage Walk. ” The walk began at Girls School Junction and passed through Flag Point, Goodwill Estate, Hornbill Resort, ANIIMS Campus, and the Shrine of Allama Fazl-e-Haq Khairabadi, ending at Corbyn’s Cove.
Dr. Pronob Kumar Sircar, a well-known historian, provided detailed historical insights about the visited sites. One interesting fact he shared was that Corbyn’s Cove, as it is known today, was originally South Corbyn’s Cove, named after Henry Fisher Corbyn, the first head of the Andamanese Home in 1860s, while North Corbyn’s Cove was situated near the current North Bay.
The Chief Secretary, concluded the event by stating, “This walk provides a unique opportunity to discover the rich history and heritage of the islands, and we intend to continue organizing such heritage walks in the future for the educational benefit of the public.”
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