Royal Exchange Building, William Tite Design, Photo, Location, Date, Image
Royal Exchange London Architecture
Famous Structure in the City of London, England, UK, by architect Sir William Tite
28 Apr 2013
Royal Exchange Building
Date built: 1844
Design: Sir William Tite, Architect
New photo from 29 Apr 2013, with the Stock Exchange building on the left in the background:
photograph © Adrian Welch
This historic structure was converted and is now operating as a luxury shopping centre. This City of London institution was founded in 1565.
Views from west:
photos © Nick Weall
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.
photographs © Adrian Welch
It has twice been destroyed by fire and subsequently rebuilt. The present building was designed by Sir William Tite in the 1840s.
The site was notably occupied by the Lloyd’s insurance market for nearly 150 years. Today the Royal Exchange contains a Courtyard Grand Cafe, Threadneedle Cocktail Bar, Sauterelle Restaurant, luxury shops, and offices.
Location: 2 Change Alley, The Royal Exchange, London EC3V 3DG, England, UK
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