Dehradun, Nov. 6 -- Founded on 17 March 1926 by Col William Brown and his wife, Col Brown Cambridge School began with a small group of boys and a vision far ahead of its time.

An Irishman who had served with distinction in the British Army, Col Brown chose to remain in India after retirement, having grown to love the country. He and his wife were deeply fond of children. His travels had shown him the limited opportunities available to Indian boys under a system that largely favoured British and Anglo-Indian children. He wanted them to receive an education that prepared them for employment, leadership and responsible participation in society. The English-medium residential school welcomed boys irrespective of caste, creed or social backgr...