Identity area
Type of entity
Authorized form of name
Empire of India and Ceylon Tea Co
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Description area
Dates of existence
History
The company began trading in 1896 from 60 Gracechurch Street. From 1912-1968 it was at 2A Eastcheap, from 1968-1971 13 Rood Lane, then in Isleworth and Kennington before being wound up in 1979. It was renamed Empire Plantations and Investments Limited in 1974, when the administration of its estates was transferred to India. The Caparo Group took over the records of the company in 1982.