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The Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland was founded by the eminent Sanskrit scholar Sir Henry Thomas Colebrooke on the 15th March 1823. It received its Royal Charter from King George IV on the 11th August 1824 'for the investigation of subjects connected with and for the encouragement of science, literature and the arts in relation to Asia'. It continues as a forum for those who are interested in the languages, cultures and history of Asia to meet and exchange ideas. The Society moved in to the upper part of 22 Albemarle Street in 1869, leased from Mr Charles Asprey, initially for 21 years rental at £300 a year. There wasn't room for the Museum in these premises and this was transferred to the India Office in 1868. Though other options for accommodation were explored, the Society remained at Albemarle Street until in 1919 Asprey began negotiations for them to vacate the premises.