History of the East India Company on the Thames

The story of the company is a story of water. Britain and other European nations expanded their rule across different parts of the world due to their Naval prowess. Their colonial exploits shaped the world inside and outside their borders. This includes the river Thames - a conduit to the Empire. In this model talk, we will see the sites in London connected to the East India Company and shaped aspects of its moral law, politics, economy, cuisine and built environment.