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The New Indian Council Chamber, 1858. Meeting room in India House, London. View of...the chamber in which the new Council of India now holds its deliberations. On entering this apartment...there is some little evidence of the wealth and splendour of the great association of merchant princes. It is situated on the western side of the main entrance to the building in Leadenhall-street, and is a remarkably handsome and commodious room. It is spacious and lofty, and is lighted by three windows. It is said to form an exact cube of thirty feet. It is splendidly ornamented by gilding and large looking-glasses, and the effect of its too great height is much diminished by the position of the windows near the ceiling...Among the members which the artist has assembled at the Council, those who are acquainted with their persons will readily recognise Sir Frederick Currie, Captain Eastwick, Mr. Prinsep, Sir James Hogg, Sir Henry Rawlinson, Mr. Mills, Mr. Willoughby etc...'. From "Illustrated London News", 1858
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The New Indian Council Chamber, 1858: A Glimpse into the Prestigious Gathering Place of the British East India Company This photograph, taken in 1858, offers a glimpse into the New Indian Council Chamber, the esteemed meeting room of the British East India Company located in India House, London. As you enter this grand chamber, you are greeted with subtle hints of the opulence and grandeur associated with the powerful assembly of merchant princes. The chamber, situated on the western side of the main entrance to the building in Leadenhall-street, is an impressive and spacious room. Measuring thirty feet in all directions, it is both lofty and light, with three windows illuminating its interior. The room's splendor is further enhanced by gilding and large looking-glasses, although the height of the room is somewhat diminished by the windows' proximity to the ceiling. The image, published in the Illustrated London News in 1858, presents a gathering of the Council's esteemed members. Among the distinguished figures depicted are Sir Frederick Currie, Captain Eastwick, Mr. Prinsep, Sir James Hogg, Sir Henry Rawlinson, and Mr. Willoughby. Their presence underscores the significance and importance of the Council's deliberations. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, providing a glimpse into the grandeur and prestige of the British East India Company during its heyday. The New Indian Council Chamber stands as a testament to the power and influence that the Company held during this period in history.
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