India Office Collection

The Reception of Indian Chiefs and Representatives by the Prince of Wales at the India Office, 4 July (litho)
1601461 The Reception of Indian Chiefs and Representatives by the Prince of Wales at the India Office, 4 July (litho) by Wilson

London as seen from a Balloon (engraving)
1061644 London as seen from a Balloon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London as seen from a Balloon)

Dr Reinhold Rost (engraving)
1063040 Dr Reinhold Rost (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dr Reinhold Rost, Retiring Librarian of the India Office)

Inner Court of the India Office, Westminster, Mr M Digby Wyatt, Architect (engraving)
2812382 Inner Court of the India Office, Westminster, Mr M Digby Wyatt, Architect (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Inner Court of the India Office)

Central Court of the India Office (b / w photo)
2803208 Central Court of the India Office (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Central Court of the India Office)

The New Foreign Office, and the India Office, Downing Street, London, the Park Front... (engraving)
2812259 The New Foreign Office, and the India Office, Downing Street, London, the Park Front... (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Foreign Office)

Inner Court of the India Office, Part of Upper Story enlarged (engraving)
2812381 Inner Court of the India Office, Part of Upper Story enlarged (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Inner Court of the India Office)

Central Court of the India Office (b / w photo)
3092185 Central Court of the India Office (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Central Court of the India Office)

The Parnell Commission at the Royal Courts of Justice (engraving)
1041761 The Parnell Commission at the Royal Courts of Justice (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ball in Honour of the Sultan, at the New India Office, Westminster (engraving)
1620782 Ball in Honour of the Sultan, at the New India Office, Westminster (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ball in Honour of the Sultan)

Sir George Christopher Molesworth Birdwood, MD, CSI (engraving)
1054782 Sir George Christopher Molesworth Birdwood, MD, CSI (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir George Christopher Molesworth Birdwood, MD, CSI)

The India Office (colour litho)
6022661 The India Office (colour litho) by Marshall, Herbert Menzies (1841-1913) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The India Office)

The Reception at the India Office, the Prince of Wales receiving the Indian Officers (engraving)
1040941 The Reception at the India Office, the Prince of Wales receiving the Indian Officers (engraving) by Hatherell, William (1855-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sketches at the Royal Review on Saturday Last (engraving)
1622148 Sketches at the Royal Review on Saturday Last (engraving) by Courbould, Alfred (fl.1831-75); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the Royal Review on Saturday Last)

The New Foreign Office and India Office, from St Jamess Park (engraving)
3654244 The New Foreign Office and India Office, from St Jamess Park (engraving) by Williams, J.L. (c.1815-77) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Foreign Office and India Office)

Sir Thomas Lawrence Seccombe, KCSI, CB (engraving)
1058727 Sir Thomas Lawrence Seccombe, KCSI, CB (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Thomas Lawrence Seccombe, KCSI, CB)

The Old India Office, London 1803, (1890). Creator: Unknown
The Old India Office, London, 1803, (1890). East India House in Leadenhall Street was the London headquarters of the East India Company, extended by Henry Holland and Richard Jupp in 1796-1800

The Old India Office, Leadenhall Street in 1803, (c1872). Creator: Unknown
The Old India Office, Leadenhall Street in 1803, (c1872). East India House, the London headquarters of the East India Company, was completely rebuilt in 1726-1729

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"The India Office: A Glimpse into the Heart of British-Indian Relations" Step into the grandeur of the India Office, where history and diplomacy intertwine. This captivating litho captures a momentous occasion - The Reception of Indian Chiefs and Representatives by the Prince of Wales. Witness the exchange of cultures and ideas that shaped nations. London, as seen from a Balloon, reveals a breathtaking view that encompasses both power and diversity. From this vantage point, one can appreciate how the India Office played a pivotal role in bridging two worlds. Dr Reinhold Rost's engraving immortalizes an esteemed figure whose contributions to Indian studies are immeasurable. His dedication to understanding Indian culture laid the foundation for mutual respect between Britain and its prized colony. Marvel at Mr M Digby Wyatt's architectural masterpiece - Inner Court of the India Office, Westminster. Its intricate design reflects both elegance and functionality, symbolizing Britain's commitment to governing its vast empire with precision. The Central Court of the India Office stands frozen in time through a mesmerizing black-and-white photograph. It serves as a reminder that within these walls lay countless decisions shaping millions of lives across continents. Adjacent to Downing Street lies The New Foreign Office and The India Office – bastions where policies were crafted with utmost care. An enchanting engraving transports us back to an era when empires collided on diplomatic battlegrounds. Peering into Inner Court of the India Office (Part Upper Story Enlarged), we witness bustling activity amidst towering architecture. Here secrets were whispered, alliances forged, and destinies intertwined under one roof - forever etched in history's annals. Another glimpse into Central Court reveals an ethereal beauty captured through monochrome photography; it echoes whispers from corridors filled with ambition, intrigue, and dreams yet unfulfilled. Witness justice unfold at The Parnell Commission at Royal Courts of Justice – an engraved testament to transparency within the India Office. Here, truth prevailed and accountability was upheld.