East India House demolished. The site is now occupied by the Lloyd's building. Many of the old building's fittings, art collection and furniture were saved: some are now to be found in India House, the seat of the Indian High Commission in London; while other items are held by the British Library as part of its Asia, Pacific and Africa Collections. East India House East India House was the London headquarters of the East India Company, from which much of British India was governed until the British government took control of the Company's possessions in India in 1858. It was located in Leadenhall
Colony of British Columbia (1858–1866) and settlers, the economic situation grew increasingly dire, and agitation grew for an amalgamation of the two colonies. Seymour opposed this proposal, but with pressure from various quarters of the colonial government, he eventually relented, recommending that British Columbia be the dominant partner, and (unsuccessfully) that the capital be located at New Westminster. The two colonies were united by an Act of the British Parliament, and proclaimed on 6 August 1866 (see Colony of British Columbia). Members 1863–1864 Members 1864–1865 Members 1866 In 1858 the British Government sent over Matthew Baillie Begbie as Chief Justice for the colony. Although trained