Fort St.George was established by the East India Company some
350 years ago and was the centre of British influence in India until the Company
moved its headquarters to Calcutta. Within the Fort, St. Mary's Church is one
of its oldest structures. It was here that Robert Clive got married, the register
still bears the record with the original signatures. The museum displays collection
of portraits and paintings of former governors of Madras as well as of English
royally. There is a fine collection of early prints by Thomas and William Daniell
as well as other 18th century view's of Fort Si George and other important '.nes
in Madras and Tamil Nadu. Among the other objects on view are weapons, coins,
porcelain and the communion vessels of the church.
Fort St. George Museum
Fort St. George, Beach Road
Madras
Timing: 9.00 am to 5.00 pm
Closed on government holidays.
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