How did Britain’s involvement with India make an impact on the lives of both Indian and British people from c. 1750 to c. 1930? by Discovering Historical Sources

Ayahs

discovering_historical_sources — 2024-02-08 12:51:44 UTC

Rozina Visram and Florian Stadtler examine sources from the India Office Records to discuss the experiences of ayahs, or Indian nannies, who worked for British families both in India and Britain.

Britain and India, 1600-1947: teachers' notes

discovering_historical_sources — 2024-02-08 12:51:44 UTC

An enquiry written by Abdul Mohamud and Robin Whitburn to support the GCSE thematic migration modules offered by OCR, AQA and Pearson. It could also be used at Key Stage 3.

Britain and India, 1600-1947: student activities pack

discovering_historical_sources — 2024-02-08 12:51:44 UTC

Written by Abdul Mohamud and Robin Whitburn, these student activities support the GCSE thematic migration modules offered by OCR, AQA and Pearson.

Lesson slides: Ayahs

discovering_historical_sources — 2024-02-08 12:51:44 UTC

These slides consider the lives of ayahs who worked for European families both in India and Britain.

Timeline: Britain and India, 1599-1947

discovering_historical_sources — 2024-02-08 12:51:44 UTC

Explore this timeline of key moments in the relationship between Britain and India using sources from the British Library's collections.

The India Office Records at the British Library

discovering_historical_sources — 2024-02-08 12:51:44 UTC

Karen Stapley introduces the India Office Records, offering a behind the scenes glimpse of what this vast archive contains.

British Library

discovering_historical_sources — 2024-02-08 12:51:44 UTC

Discover more about the British Library.

Britain and India sources

2024-02-12 11:32:35 UTC

Explore sources from the British Library's collections and learn about Britain and India.

Lesson slides: Lascars

2024-02-12 11:35:39 UTC

These slides discuss the experience of lascars, or South Asian seafarers, who worked on British ships and lived in Britain.

Lascars

2024-02-12 11:44:35 UTC

Rozina Visram and Florian Stadtler examine sources from the India Office Records to discuss the work of South Asian sailors, known as lascars, and their experiences on shore in Britain.

Lesson slides: British people in India

2024-02-12 11:48:22 UTC

These lesson slides explore the topic of British people in India.

Lesson slides: Indian students in Britain

2024-02-12 11:48:45 UTC

These slides examine the experiences of Indian students, like Cornelia Sorabji, who studied in Britain.

South Asian Britain: Connecting Histories

discovering_historical_sources — 2025-08-26 15:17:40 UTC

Discover more about South Asians in the United Kingdom from the 1830s to the present day, the organisations they were involved in, and the major events in which they participated.

Lascars: Asian seafarers in Britain in the 1800s

discovering_historical_sources — 2026-05-08 09:28:15 UTC

In this article, Florian Stadtler introduces the role of Asian sailors, or lascars, and the work they undertook on ships across the British Empire. He also investigates what life was like for lascars in Britain.

Ayahs: Asian nannies in Britain in the 1800s

discovering_historical_sources — 2026-05-08 09:29:26 UTC

In this article, Rozina Visram introduces the role of Indian nannies, or ayahs, and their work in Britain, India and on-board passenger ships, at the height of the British Empire. She also explores what life was like for ayahs and their experiences in Britain.

Indian students in Victorian Britain

discovering_historical_sources — 2026-05-08 09:30:33 UTC

In this article, Sumita Mukherjee discusses the motivations and experiences of Indian men and women choosing to study in Britain, during the 1800s.