Collection: East India House

East India House was the London headquarters of the East India Company, located on Leadenhall Street in the City of London. It played a crucial role in governing British India until the British government took control in 1858.

Key Facts:

• Origins: The first East India House was an Elizabethan mansion known as Craven House, which the Company occupied in 1648.
• Reconstruction: The building was completely rebuilt between 1726 and 1729, then remodelled and extended in 1796–1800.
• Architectural Style: The final version of the building was Neoclassical, designed by Theodore Jacobsen, with later modifications by Henry Holland and Richard Jupp.
• Demolition: It was demolished in 1861, and the Lloyd’s building, headquarters of Lloyd’s of London, now stands on the site.

East India House was a symbol of British imperial power, reflecting the wealth and influence of the East India Company during its peak.