An old engraving of the busy junction of Cornhill (left) and Lombard Street with the tower of the Royal Exchange in the distance (left), City of London, England, UK 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.
An old engraving of the busy junction of Cornhill (left) and Lombard Street with the tower of the Royal Exchange in the distance (left), City of London, England, UK 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. It is flanked by Cornhill and Threadneedle Street. The building was designed by Sir William Tite in the 1840s.
Size: 3307px × 2604px
Location: Cornhill, City of London, England, UK
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