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Bethune College, established in 1879 and the first women's college in Asia, can proudly boast of being the alma mater of some of the most outstanding women in society over the last 143 years, starting with Kadambini Ganguly and Chandramukhi Basu.
Mary Jane McLeod Bethune (née McLeod; July 10, 1875 – May 18, 1955) was an American educator, philanthropist, humanitarian, womanist, and civil rights activist.
Béthune is a town rich in architectural heritage and history. It has, among other features, a large paved square with shops, cafés, and a 47-metre-tall (154 ft) (133 steps) belfry standing in the center from the top of which the Belgian border can be seen. The chime of the belfry is composed of thirty-six bells.
Béthune, town, Pas-de-Calais département, Hauts-de-France région, northern France, at the confluence of the Lawe River and the Aire Canal, southwest of Lille. Founded in the 12th century, Béthune was an independent county until 1248.
Béthune, away from the front, is a garrison town. Often referred to as the forgotten front, daily life in Bethune was nevertheless disrupted, with thousands of wounded troops brought back from the front to convalesce in the town.
Jan 26, 2020 · Lets explore the best things to do in Bethune: 1. Grand’Place Source: vicedi Grand’Place. This marvellous central square is where it all happens in Béthune. The Christmas market sets up here, as do town’s various celebrations in spring and summer. There’s the imposing town hall, the medieval belfry and rows of lovely Baroque-style houses.
Sub-prefecture of Pas-de-Calais, in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region, Béthune is an important city in the region. Pleasant and charming, the city has kept many traces of its past, despite severe destruction during the First World War. Former stronghold Vauban, Béthune is also a beautiful river port whose channel connects the area to the Lys and ...
Aug 24, 2017 · Situated only 55 minutes from Calais, Béthune, an attractive and bustling town, is situated between Arras and St Omer just off the A26 motorway. This relatively small town has a surprising array of designer clothing shops, interior design shops and exceptional delicatessens.
Jul 13, 2022 · Mary McLeod Bethune is the first Black American to be represented with a state statue in the National Statuary Hall. Her likeness replaces a statue honoring one of the last Confederate generals...
May 13, 2024 · A former archivist at Mary McLeod Bethune’s last residence in Washington, DC, recounts how the experience led her to see Bethune as a global figure.
