New money in an old world: talk with Alexis Haslam
A financial investigation into the East India Company and its influence at Fulham Palace.
Uncover the financial mysteries behind Bishop Howley’s grand renovations and the hidden ties between Fulham Palace, the East India Company and the Church of England.
When William Howley became Bishop of London in 1813, he began a series of ambitious and costly changes to Fulham Palace. But where did the money for these grand works come from?
This talk from community archaeologist Alexis Haslam investigates the financial puzzle behind Howley’s renovations, exploring the possible connections between his spending, his wife Mary Frances Belli, and the East India Company, which at the time was the most powerful commercial enterprise in the world. It will also examine the broader role of the Church of England in supporting the company’s global operations.
This talk is part of the Fulham Palace Black History 365 event series where we re-examine historical narratives and bring to the forefront the voices of those who have been marginalised.
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A financial investigation into the East India Company and its influence at Fulham Palace.
Uncover the financial mysteries behind Bishop Howley’s grand renovations and the hidden ties between Fulham Palace, the East India Company and the Church of England.
When William Howley became Bishop of London in 1813, he began a series of ambitious and costly changes to Fulham Palace. But where did the money for these grand works come from?
This talk from community archaeologist Alexis Haslam investigates the financial puzzle behind Howley’s renovations, exploring the possible connections between his spending, his wife Mary Frances Belli, and the East India Company, which at the time was the most powerful commercial enterprise in the world. It will also examine the broader role of the Church of England in supporting the company’s global operations.
This talk is part of the Fulham Palace Black History 365 event series where we re-examine historical narratives and bring to the forefront the voices of those who have been marginalised.
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