The Digital Ark: Early Modern Collections of Curiosities in England and Scotland, 1580-1700

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Royal Exchange

London (Settlement), England


View Larger MapDescription of institution: The Royal Exchange in London was founded in 1568 by Thomas Gresham 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, and is trapezoidal, flanked by Cornhill and Threadneedle Street which converge at Bank junction. The design was inspired by a bourse Gresham had seen in Antwerp.
 URL:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Exchange,_London People associated with this location: Butler, Richard (-) - Workplace or place of business
Huxley, Mr. (-fl. c. 1697) - Workplace or place of business