Historical Research Lecture 2026

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The Institute of Historical Research's Historical Research Lecture 2026, "Why Family Matters Mattered to the British in India, c. 1757-1857," features Margot Finn of University College London arguing that family life among British and Indian princely elites shaped the East India Company's rise to political power. The lecture takes place on 18 November 2026 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm GMT at Chancellor's Hall, Senate House, London.