New London Architecture

History of the East India Company on the Thames

Talk

Friday 03 October 2025
12:30 - 13:00

Join us for a model talk exploring the 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.

Speaker biographies

Manasi Pophale

Creative Director, History Speak


Venue

The London Centre
3 Aldermanbury
London
EC2V 7HH

Accessibility

There are two ways of entering the London Centre: either up 3 steps with a handrail on either side, or via a platform lift. There are gender-neutral and accessible toilets on the lower ground floor, which can be accessed via a flight of stairs.

If you would like more information about the space, or have any further access requirements, please let us know how we can best accommodate these, by emailing events@nla.london.

Related

The City Model

Exhibition

The City Model

The City of London is the primary business district and historic centre of London. The 1:500 City Model is the best plac...

The New London Model

Exhibition

The New London Model

At 16.5 metres-long, the 1:2000 scale London model covers more than 247 square kilometres of London and 21 boroughs, 21...

NYLON: Innovation in New York and London

Video

NYLON: Innovation in New York and London

Watch NYLON as we look at the impact of increasing innovation districts on the urban fabric of cities.

Watch video

Stay in touch

Upgrade your plan

Choose the right membership for your business

Billing type:
All prices exclude VAT

Small Business Membership

Medium Business Membership

Large Business Membership

View options for Personal membership