B6786 European Views, Royal Exchange, London, England D

Description: View by unidentified photographer European Views is titled Royal Exchange. 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. 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. Traditionally, the steps of the Royal Exchange is the place where certain royal proclamations (such as the dissolution of parliament) are read out by either a herald or a crier. Following the death or abdication of a monarch and the confirmation of the next monarch's accession to the throne by the Accession Council, the Royal Exchange Building is one of the locations where a herald proclaims the new monarch's reign to the public. View is in good condition. See our other views. This is an original view, not a reprint. Email us with any questions prior to bidding. We will combine postage for multiple auctions won.For combined postage for lots that total over $100, USPS Priority shipping will be required. Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution

Price: 2.95 USD

Location: Milford, Pennsylvania

End Time: 2024-11-17T14:38:01.000Z

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