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Boston Tea Party and it’s lasting impact
Aug 03 , 2023
A pivotal moment in American history, the Boston Tea Party unmasked the influence of the East India Company and launched a passionate call for inde...
How do Americans celebrate Boston Tea Party today?
Aug 02 , 2023
Today, Americans commemorate the Boston Tea Party as a significant event in their history through various means. Annually, a reenactment is held in...
Dark Peak Hot Chocolate by Paul Robinson
Feb 06 , 2023
We proudly bring you The Yorkshire Gourmet’s dark and delicious recipe for a truly special Hot Chocolate, guaranteed to warm hearts and souls this ...
Porcelain: From China to Europe
Oct 05 , 2022
The Chinese have been crafting porcelain for over 1000 years before The East India Company even arrived in China in 1637, when their east-west trad...
The Origin of the Paisley Pattern
Jul 15 , 2022
Imports from The East India Company via the ‘silk routes’ brought a new textile pattern to Europe from the 18th century and following the arrival o...
Aloe Vera for the Constipated West
Jun 25 , 2022
The East India Company, after trying unsuccessfully to snatch Bantang, Selang Bator and Pulo Run, all famed spice islands from the entrenched Portu...
The Piece Trade Saves The East India Company
Jun 22 , 2022
The East India Company trade in the bewildering variety of textiles from India became collectively known as the ‘Piece Trade,’ and included familia...
Porcelain: From Chinoiserie to Brown Betty
Jun 15 , 2022
The British and European appetite for beautifully designed porcelain had been well and truly whetted, with Chinese artisans enjoying great populari...
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