Join us for a model talk exploring the history of the East India Company on the Thames.

The story of the company is a story of water. Britain and other European nations expanded their rule across different parts of the world due to their Naval prowess. Their colonial exploits shaped the world inside and outside their borders. This includes the river Thames - a conduit to the Empire. In this model talk, we will see the sites in London connected to the East India Company and shaped aspects of its moral law, politics, economy, cuisine and built environment.

The London Society invites you to join a discussion on one of the capital’s most overlooked questions: What role should housing play in the City of London?

Historically, the City has prioritised business and finance, with housing seen as incompatible with the commercial needs of the Square Mile. But with London under pressure to deliver 880,000 new homes in the next 10 years, is it time to revisit this approach?

Be a part of this important conversation about the role of the City in housing Londoners.

Join this Breakfast Talk to explore how we can make better design decisions to have a better city for all.

In 2008, TFL introduced priority seating to support pregnant women, Disabled people and older customers. In 2023, RIBA introduced the Inclusive Design Overlay to the RIBA Plan of Work, to ensure inclusion is considered at every stage of the design and construction process. But despite these milestones, why can’t Disabled and Deaf people freely navigate the city, with comfort, ease and joy, and why, in an aging society and growing number of Disabled and Deaf people, are our urban environments still lagging behind or placing sole emphasis on active travel and design features that exclude, not include.

This event starts with the lived experience of Disabled and Deaf people, and the barriers frequently faced when it comes to navigating our cities, buildings and public spaces, and how the actions we can take to do better as an industry. Together, we’ll explore the impact of creating genuinely inclusive spaces, what happens when inclusivity remains an afterthought and how better design decisions for Disabled and Deaf can benefit everyone using our city.