Appropriately situated across the road from the Bank of England, the Royal Exchange is the hub of London commerce.
The present Royal Exchange building dates from 1844, though the first Exchange, founded by Sir Thomas Gresham, was built on this site in the mid 16th century.
Apart from the normal business that goes on at the Royal Exchange, new kings and queens are announced from here.
Unfortunately, the public are not allowed in but you can get a jolly nice picture outside!
Look for an old water pump down the Cornhill side of the Royal Exchange, which was erected in 1799. The inscription reads 'On this spot a well was first made and a house of correction built thereon by Henry Wallis Mayor of London, in the year 1282. The well was discovered much enlarged and this pump erected in the year 1799 by the contributions of the neighbouring offices, together with the bankers and traders of the ward of Cornhill.'
Address: Cornhill, Bank, London, EC3V 3LA
Nearest Underground (Tube) Station: Bank