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The London Stock Exchange, one of the oldest stock exchanges in the world with a history dating back more than 300 years, is at the heart of global financial markets. The Exchange was founded in 1801 and is currently situated in Paternoster Square, close to St Paul's Cathedral in the City of London. It was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II in its new location, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh, on 27 July 2004. The iconic sculpture 'The Source' resides in the building's foyer, indicating the day's market performance. As of December 2010, the Exchange had a market capitalization of 3.6 trillion US Dollars, which, to those not entirely clued up on finance terms, makes it the fourth largest stock exchange in the world and the largest in Europe.
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London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel
335-337 Old Street, EC1V | 18 minutes from Stock Exchange
Prison cells are VIP booths in the bar at the Courthouse Hotel Shoreditch, a 128 room hotel in the Old Magistrates Court and Police Station, opposite ... More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel from £83 27% off
5 Cavell Street, E1 | 24 minutes from Stock Exchange
Perfectly located in the heart of the East End, this new generation Holiday Inn offers a quiet retreat away from the hustle and bustle of the ... More
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel
252 High Holborn, WC1V | 26 minutes from Stock Exchange
Located in High Holborn, Rosewood London is the most luxurious hotel in the area and is nearby to the capital's main business district and a number ... More

London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Tower 42, 25 Old Broad Street, City, London EC2N | 3 minutes from Stock Exchange
At 601 feet, Tower 42 was the first skyscraper in the City of London when it was officially opened in June 1981 by Her Majesty ... More

London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
City of London, City, London EC4N | 3 minutes from Stock Exchange
Mansion House, the Palace of the London Mayor, was originally for the Lord Mayor to represent the City in appropriate style, Sir Crispin Gascoigne was the ... More

London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
39 Walbrook, City, London EC4N | 4 minutes from Stock Exchange
One of Sir Christopher Wren's smaller masterpieces, this church has been immaculately restored. The central altar is by Henry Moore, and there is a magnificent organ ... More
Sights and Attractions near Stock Exchange

London > Attractions > Museums
Bartholomew Lane, City, London EC2R | 2 minutes from Stock Exchange
Sorry, no free samples here but you can get your hands on a real gold bar. Housed within the Bank of England, the Bank of England ... More

London > Attractions > Sights
122 Leadenhall Street, EC3V | 4 minutes from Stock Exchange
Comprising 224 metres of gleaming glass and steel, The Leadenhall Building , affectionately known as 'The Cheesegrater' due to its ... More

London > Attractions > Art Galleries
80 Basinghall Street, EC2V | 4 minutes from Stock Exchange
Learn about the square mile, the area's 800 year history, its people and its architecture, at The City Centre, where exhibitions, public events ... More

London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
27 Throgmorton Street, City, London EC2N | 1 minute from Stock Exchange
Empty for four years, the building next to Drapers Hall and behind the Bank of England which used to be Throgmortons became Heroes Grotto of Comedy ... More

London > Entertainment >
13-22 Houndsditch, EC3A | 7 minutes from Stock Exchange
The UK's first immersive modern bingo hall, Dabbers Social Bingo revitalises the iconic British pastime with a theatrical drinking, dining and entertainment experience. Cups of ... More

London > Entertainment > Arts and Drama
Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | 8 minutes from Stock Exchange
Part of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama , this is Grade II-listed building on Silk Street houses the Silk Street ... More


London > Shopping > Perfume and Cosmetics
8 Royal Exchange, City, London EC3V | 1 minute from Stock Exchange
130-year-old scent emporium with royal warrants. For a sweet-smelling, sensory overload, Penhaligon’s has to be the place to go. From the original Hammam Bouquet to the Winston ... More

London > Shopping > Gifts and Luxuries
10 Royal Exchange, City, London EC3V | 1 minute from Stock Exchange
As Mont Blanc's opulent pens are not officially available over the internet, you will have to visit one of their special boutiques in order to acquire ... More
Restaurants near Stock Exchange

London > Restaurants >
2-3 Threadneedle Walk, City, London EC2 | 1 minute from Stock Exchange
The first solo project from Martin Williams, who left his role as Managing Director of Gaucho Restaurants after almost a decade, M is a vast and ... More

London > Restaurants > Brasseries
60 Threadneedle Street, City, London EC2R | 1 minute from Stock Exchange
TV chef Raymond Blanc brings his French accent to British dining with Brasserie Blanc, a chain of restaurants with branches in several UK cities including Bristol, ... More

London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
2 Adams Court, City, London EC2N | 1 minute from Stock Exchange
This is the second Nusa Kitchen to open and, if the popularity of the original soup kitchen on Old Street is anything to go by, it'll ... More

London > Education > Cookery Courses
1 Cathedral Street, Borough Market, SE1 | 11 minutes from Stock Exchange
In a historic building next to Borough Market, husband and wife team Jon and Nicole Warren have set up the second branch of Mimo, their cookery ... More

London > Education > Evening Classes
4 Luke Street, Shoreditch, London EC2A | 14 minutes from Stock Exchange
National charity for adult learning which also runs an excellent selection of theatre, literature, history and politics evening classes.... More

London > Education > Professional Training
106 Bunhill Row, City, London EC1Y | 14 minutes from Stock Exchange
City’s Print Journalism course is recognised as the best in London. Although places like Goldsmith’s are trendier, City is respected in the industry thanks to a ... More
Leisure near Stock Exchange

London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
The Ned London, 27 Poultry, EC2R | 4 minutes from Stock Exchange
Centred around a 20-metre marble-lined swimming pool, Ned's Club Spa is a lavish subterranean space that invites both The Ned hotel guests and outside visitors ... More

London > Leisure > Golf
1 Poultry, Bank, EC2R | 4 minutes from Stock Exchange
Putting a swing into your social life, Puttshack brings crazy golf into the 21st century with high tech equipment, blinging ... More

London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
120 Fenchurch Street, EC3M | 6 minutes from Stock Exchange
Owned by Italy's largest insurance firm, Generali, and designed by Eric Parry Architects, Fen Court is a fifteen story state-of-the-art office block which houses ... More

London > Nightlife > Pubs
10-12 Leadenhall Market, Gracechurch Street, City, London EC3V | 4 minutes from Stock Exchange
Located within the beautiful nineteenth century covered Leadenhall Market, the Lamb Tavern is a traditional British pub that's popular with city workers and tourists. The historical ... More


London > Restaurants > Gastropub
2 Exchange Square, Appold Street, City, London EC2M | 8 minutes from Stock Exchange
A Geronimo Inns pub in the City, The White Horse gives city workers a bright, airy space to eat, drink and relax and its pub garden ... More
Nightlife near Stock Exchange

London > Nightlife > Wine Bars
55 Leadenhall Market, EC3V | 4 minutes from Stock Exchange
A hidden wine bar and vault found beneath the cobblestone alleys of Leadenhall Market. ... More

London > Nightlife > Wine Bars
21-23 St Swithin's Lane, EC4N | 4 minutes from Stock Exchange
Stocking wines shipped by Davy's Wine Merchants, the Tappit Hen also recalls one the building's famous, former owners, Sandeman, with a large selection of Port ... More

Meeting venue hire near Stock Exchange

London > Business > Venue Hire
13 Bishopsgate, City, London EC2N | 3 minutes from Stock Exchange
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London > Business > Venue Hire
30 St Mary Axe, Aldgate, City, London EC3A | 5 minutes from Stock Exchange
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