An old engraving of East India House, Leadenhall Street, City of London, England, UK c. 1725. East India House was the London headquarters of the East India Company, which governed much of India until the British government took control of the Company's assets in 1858. The first East India House on the site was an Elizabethan mansion which the Company first occupied in 1648. This was completely rebuilt in early 1700s (as shown here). It was remodelled and extended later that century. It was demolished in 1861. The Lloyd's building, HQ for Lloyd's of London, was built on the site.
An old engraving of East India House, Leadenhall Street, City of London, England, UK c. 1725. East India House was the London headquarters of the East India Company, which governed much of India until the British government took control of the Company's assets in 1858. The first East India House on the site was an Elizabethan mansion, previously known as Craven House, which the Company first occupied in 1648. This was completely rebuilt in early 1700s (as shown here). It was remodelled and extended later that century. It was demolished in 1861. The Lloyd's building, headquarters for Lloyd's of London, was built on the site.
Size: 3071px × 2300px
Location: Leadenhall Street, City of London, England, UK
Photo credit: © M&N / Alamy / Afripics
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