1 January 2021 | Author/Destination: Great Britain / Großbritannien | Rubric: General, House of the Month, London
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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. It is
trapezoidal in shape and is flanked by
Cornhill and
Threadneedle Street, which converge at
Bank junction in the heart of the City. It lies in the ward of Cornhill.
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