Royal Exchange Jewellers — Local services in London

The City of London also happens to be a global financial centre. It was once the global superpower of commerce and trade, with the heart of commerce beating right here in this building. Today, the Royal Exchange is a luxury shopping centre. Trading has stopped here since World War II.

Right on the courtyard of the Royal Exchange is the Royal Exchange Grand Cafe and Bar. Soak in the beauty of this heritage building, with the glass roof providing natural light to the entire inside of the building. On all sides are luxury boutiques of who’s who in luxury. Superbly upperclass.

Right on the steps of the Royal Exchange, Royal Proclamations would have been read out. I have always wondered why all the exchanges I’ve seen are designed in this manner. This looks like Wall Street. Come to think of it, it also looks like the Pantheon in Paris.

Standing guard right outside the Royal Exchange is Saint George and the dragon, perched on top the London War Memorial. The memorial honours the soldiers from London who died in World War 1. Standing here right at the front steps, I can almost feel the billions of pounds passing through me. This is the Bank Junction, the financial heart of the world. I’ve never seen so many people in sharp...

Wonderfully historic place for an (expensive) drink or light meal. Many years ago I had a yellow jacket on the LIFFE floor (where financial futures were exchanged in open out cry) - it is hard to imagine the noise and fervour in the calm oasis this place has now become. Chic up-market boutiques surround a central courtyard where, from breakfast until mid-evening, refreshments ranging from coffee to Champagne and shellfish and salads are served. There is a small, smart restaurant on the 1st floor looking down onto the courtyard and some discreet private...

There have been 3 incarnations of this building, the first dating from the 16th Century. The building actually got destroyed in the Great Fire of London. The present one was designed by William Tite, in the 19th Century and perhaps is the grandest of them all. I love the architecture with it's splendid proportions and elegance. This is a real stand out building with the majestic statue of the Duke of Wellington setting the scene. A lovely piece of...