Clock Tower of the Royal Exchange, City of London, London, UK - ornate metal gateway. The Royal Exchange in London was founded in the 16th century.

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Clock Tower of the Royal Exchange, City of London, London, UK - ornate metal gateway. The Royal Exchange in London was founded in the 16th century by the merchant Sir Thomas Gresham on the suggestion of his factor Richard Clough to act as a centre of commerce for the City of London. The site was provided by the City of London Corporation and the Worshipful Company of Mercers, who still jointly own the freehold. The original foundation was ceremonially opened by Queen Elizabeth I who granted it its "royal" title.

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Size: 2267px × 3927px
Location: City of London, London, UK
Photo credit: © Grazyna Bonati / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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