The Age of Discovery - John Company and India
Tuesday 26th November
9.30am - 4.30pm
This fascinating day course is the third of a series of standalone courses with historian Mike Shaw. which consider how our modern understanding of the world took shape.
Of all the trading nations, the British were conspicuously the most successful. Much of the foundation of our national wealth was based on trade with India and points east. For over 250 years this was the domain of the East India Company, otherwise ‘John Company’ and its offshoots, originally granted Royal Charter by Queen Elizabeth I. This day course will explore the development of the Company and its struggle for economic domination against French competition on the Indian sub-continent.
Our home for the day will be the stunning surroundings of Pennard House, a Grade II listed manor house nestled in the idyllic Somerset countryside. The friendly team at Pennard will ensure you are well looked after throughout your visit with a beautiful 2-course lunch and refreshments, not to mention a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere.
Tuesday 26th November
9.30am - 4.30pm
This fascinating day course is the third of a series of standalone courses with historian Mike Shaw. which consider how our modern understanding of the world took shape.
Of all the trading nations, the British were conspicuously the most successful. Much of the foundation of our national wealth was based on trade with India and points east. For over 250 years this was the domain of the East India Company, otherwise ‘John Company’ and its offshoots, originally granted Royal Charter by Queen Elizabeth I. This day course will explore the development of the Company and its struggle for economic domination against French competition on the Indian sub-continent.
Our home for the day will be the stunning surroundings of Pennard House, a Grade II listed manor house nestled in the idyllic Somerset countryside. The friendly team at Pennard will ensure you are well looked after throughout your visit with a beautiful 2-course lunch and refreshments, not to mention a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere.
Tuesday 26th November
9.30am - 4.30pm
This fascinating day course is the third of a series of standalone courses with historian Mike Shaw. which consider how our modern understanding of the world took shape.
Of all the trading nations, the British were conspicuously the most successful. Much of the foundation of our national wealth was based on trade with India and points east. For over 250 years this was the domain of the East India Company, otherwise ‘John Company’ and its offshoots, originally granted Royal Charter by Queen Elizabeth I. This day course will explore the development of the Company and its struggle for economic domination against French competition on the Indian sub-continent.
Our home for the day will be the stunning surroundings of Pennard House, a Grade II listed manor house nestled in the idyllic Somerset countryside. The friendly team at Pennard will ensure you are well looked after throughout your visit with a beautiful 2-course lunch and refreshments, not to mention a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere.