Coal Exchange

Coal Exchange
   On the north side of Lower Thames Street at No. 96, and at the south-east corner of St. Mary Hill (P.O. Directory). In Billingsgate Ward.
   First mention: Lond. Guide, 1758.
   In 1799, in Horwood's map, it is smaller and does not extend to St. Mary Hill.
   It was established by statute 47 Geo. III. c. 68.
   The present building was erected 1847-9. Architect, J. B. Bunning.
   Occupies site of Dog Tavern Yard.
   In digging the foundations a Roman hypocaust was laid open and has been arched over, so as to be readily inspected.

A Dictionary of London. . 1918.

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