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ABOUT US

What Is Madras Inherited?

Madras Inherited is an initiative passionate about making significant changes in the domain of heritage. The vision for Madras Inherited streams from a larger vision for Heritage Awareness, Preservation and Conservation in the city. We undertake work in the realms of Cultural Heritage Tourism, Architectural Heritage, Heritage Education, Workshops, Community Outreach Programmes and Research.
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HERITAGE WALKS

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We are thrilled to bring heritage closer to you by embarking on tours of some of the city's historic precincts!

We're looking forward to exploring different facets of the city and discovering stories that are integral to Madras’s growth and evolution. Following proper adherence to COVID-19 protocols, the physical walks will offer us an opportunity to get back on the streets and unravel the layers of history that make up the city. Do save the dates and join us as we walk through the city's enchanting historic enclaves and engage in conversations about history, architecture, planning, heritage awareness, conservation, and management.

In case you would like to book a private physical walk, please write to us at mail@madrasinherited.in

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FROM OUR WALK PARTICIPANTS

  1. “The ability to visit Chennai, from here in Scotland”


    Riel Noir
    Hidden Histories of Santhome

  2. “The video bits with the street sounds made me reminisce the city life before lockdown. It added a sense of genuineness to the whole walk.”


    Anagha
    Houses of Mylapore

  3. “I love tiny details and stories, and the walk had so much of it to offer! Loved how the tiny things were valued. I also don't know anything about architectural styles, so I'm thankful for all the info”


    Niveditha
    Faces and Phases of Chintadripet

  4. “How simply it was explained was the most amazing thing about it.”


    Anonymous
    Discover the Alleys of Royapettah

  5. “The research done, the minute details observed and explained, the effort taken to make the virtual session close to a physical one. Mostly importantly.. Ashmitha's passion.”


    Anonymous
    Broadway Talkies

  6. “It was great to jog down memory lane while waiting here in Helsinki for the next chance to be able to freely travel to Chennai. Full points to Ashmitha (and the rest of the Madras Inherited team) for such an engaging and captivating tour.”


    Arvind Ramachandran
    Time Travel Through Mount Road

  7. “The content of the walk was well organized and researched. As the walk was concentrated to a small area a varied amount of information was given in detail which was great. The walk was also delivered.”


    Anonymous
    Exploring Trade and Architecture in George Town

  8. “The delivery of the content was as good as you could get in a virtual mode.”


    Anonymous
    Hidden Histories of Santhome

  9. “Everything was planned and the presentation and clear and to the point. Loved the way it was presented. Got to know a lot of unknown stuff about the very well known place.”


    Anonymous
    Hidden Histories of Santhome

By the Coast of
Madras Ep. 01

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George Town:
First Settlement of Madras

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Houses of
Theagaraya Nagar

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Indo-Saracenic Walk

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PROJECTS & OUTREACH

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We're always looking at new and exciting ways to facilitate engagement between the people of Chennai and the heritage of their city. With 'Heritage Education' syllabi for schools and colleges, we're developing ways to take the idea of heritage sensitivity to the grassroots level. Our outreach events range from doing heritage walks for schoolchildren to pop-up place-making events in public spaces to engage the general public and start a conversation about Chennai's eclectic culture, communities and history. We've also worked with the local administrative bodies in Chennai such as the CMDA to list heritage buildings in the city. Our 'Projects & Outreach' page is a summary of our journey towards greater heritage sensitivity and conservation in Chennai.

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IN THE PRESS

"Memories of Mount Road: Madras Inherited reminds people of the heritage still at hand"

The New Indian Express

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"Sauntering through Santhome, looking for lost fort and hidden castle"

The New Indian Express

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"Chennai, a rich amalgamation of various architectural styles"

The Hindu

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"How meetup groups are staying in touch through virtual platforms"

The Hindu

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"Photos: Exploring Chennai’s forgotten heritage in Chintadripet"

Citizen Matters

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CONTACT US

Want to get in touch with us?

Want to book a private heritage walk with Madras Inherited? Looking to partner with us to curate events in Chennai? Or maybe you just want to talk about anything Madras! Leave us an email or drop by our space.

Address: 46, B Ramachandra Adithanar Road, Gandhi Nagar, Adyar, Chennai - 600020
Mobile: +91 8925704437
Email: mail@madrasinherited.in

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