St Paul's Cathedral has long contributed to the visual legacy of Britain's imperial activities. Initially, a small set of monuments were erected to commemorate leading figures in the worlds of social reform, art and literature. But, over the course of the eighteenth century, the naval battles which secured Britain's rising global power produced several national heroes, prompting the proliferation of monuments to individuals whose military exploits enabled Britain's imperial pursuits. 

This book, created in collaboration with Stepney Community Trust, traces the story of the East India Company through the monuments and memorials found on the Cathedral Floor and in the Crypt. By revealing how the monuments are bound up with the history of one of Britain's most far-reaching and consequential imperial undertakings, it invites readers to reflect on shared pasts in order to better understand and help shape our shared future.

Product Details:

• Title: The East India Company at St Paul’s Cathedral
• Publisher: Scala Arts & Heritage Publishers
• In association with: St Paul’s Cathedral
• First published: 2026
• ISBN: 978-1-78551-636-8
• Printed in: United Kingdom
• Paper: FSC certified