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1757, 1857 and 1947: three momentous years in India’s recent past: Part 3, 1947

Jun 24, 2017

Last month the library began a series of blog posts about some of the most notable years of India’s history during the British occupation; the Battle of Plassey in 1757 and the Rebellion of 1857. Here the last instalment will highlight some works from the library’s...

1757, 1857 and 1947: three momentous years in India’s recent past: Part 2. 1857

May 19, 2017

It cannot be denied that the Rebellion of 1857-8 was a turning point in Britain’s occupation of the Indian subcontinent. This is reflected in the prodigious literature produced on the subject, spanning novels, plays as well as works of historical scholarship. Even by...

1757, 1857 and 1947: three momentous years in India’s recent past: Part 1. 1757

May 16, 2017

To highlight some of the items and collections currently stored in the central tower of the Senate House building – and perhaps out of mind – the staff in the library will be selecting a few at regular intervals and give a brief description of the items discussed as...

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