Exchange Collection (page 30)

Bastingstoke Exchange
The Corn Exchange at Basingstoke, Hampshire

A Happy London Coal Exchange Trader, 1890
Illustration showing a London Coal Exchange trader, happily reflecting on a good days business, 1890

Construction of the Royal Exchange, London, 1842
Engraving showing the Royal Exchange, London, under construction in 1842

Royal Procession passing the Mansion House, London, 1844
Engraving showing the Royal carriage of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert passing the Mansion House, London, on their way to officially open the Royal Exchange, 1844

London Coal Exchange Trader, 1890
Illustration showing a trader at the London Coal Exchange making an entry in his order book, 1890

The North Entrance of the Royal Exchange, London, 1844
Engraving showing the exterior of the North entrance of the Royal Exchange, London, 1844

The South Entrance of the Royal Exchange, London, 1844
Engraving showing the exterior of the South entrance of the Royal Exchange, London, 1844

The Hop and Malt Exchange, London, 1867
Engraving showing the interior of the Hop and Malt Exchange, London, 1867

The Corn Exchange, London, 1842
Engraving showing the interior of the Corn Exchange, Mark Lane, London, 1842

Interior of the Coal Exchange, London, 1849
Engraving showing the interior of the, then new, Coal Exchange in London, 1849

The Coal Exchange, London, 1849
Engraving showing the exterior of the Coal Exchange, London, 1849

Sir Thomas Gresham (1509?-1579)
Engraved portrait of Sir Thomas Gresham (1509?-1579) from the painting in the Mercers Hall, London, 1844. Sir Thomas was a London merchant and founder of the Royal Exchange

A Trader waiting for the Coal Exchange to open, 1849
Illustration showing a top-hatted trader standing at one of the desks of the London Coal Exchange, waiting for the opening of the market, 1849

The Royal Exchange Ball, Mansion House, London, 1844
Engraving showing the Royal Exchange Ball, which was held at the Mansion House, London, 1844

Royal Procession in the North Ambulatory of the Royal Exchan
Engraving showing Queen Victoria and Prince Albert processing down the North Ambulatory of the Royal Exchange, at its official opening in 1844

The Merchants Walk, Royal Exchange, London, 1847
Engraving showing the South-West angle of the Merchants Walk, Royal Exchange, London, 1847

Queen Victoria crossing the Merchants Area, Royal Exchange
Engraving showing Queen Victoria and Prince Albert processing across the Merchants Area of the Royal Exchange, London, at its official opening in 1844. Date: 2 November 1844

Queen Victoria at the Royal Exchange, London, 1844
Engraving showing Queen Victoria and Prince Albert crossing the Great West Portico of the, then new, Royal Exchange, London, 1844. Queen Victoria officially opened this building in October that year

The Royal Exchange, London, 1844
Engraving showing the exterior of the Royal Exchange, London, 1844

The Royal Exchange and Bank Buildings, London, 1780
Engraving showing the Royal Exchange and Bank Buildings in London, 1780

The Bank of England and the Royal Exchange, London, 1844
Engraving showing the Bank of England (left) and the Royal Exchange (centre), on the corner of Threadneedle and Cornhill Streets, City of London, 1844

Bank, London, 1887
Engraving showing the Royal Exchange (right centre) and Bank of England (left), in the Bank area of the City of London, 1887

Hugues Capet and Rival
Adalbert, qui t a fait comte? Hugues, qui t a fait roi ? - the famous exchange between Hugues Capet, elected king of France, and the defiant A. de Perigord

Paris Bourse 1920
THE BOURSE, PARIS

The First Modern Telephone, 1909
Photograph of the first automatic telephone exchange system (modern telephone), installed by the German Post Office in 1909

The Currency Exchange on Ellis Island, New York, 1911
Photograph of immigrants queueing up at a counter to exchange their native currency for American dollars, Ellis Island, New York, 1911

The Exchange, New York, 1856
Engraving showing a busy scene in Wall Street at Chilton the auctioneers, with business men, in top hats and striped and checked trousers, buying and selling

Remains of a Roman Villa
General view of the remains of the Roman villa, on the site of the new Coal Exchange opposite Billingsgate Market. The portion of the house uncovered consisted of 2 rooms

Berlin Exchange / 1904
A lively scene in the Berlin stock exchange

Event / Ireland 1843
Meeting of the Repeal Association at the Corn Exchange in Dublin

French Civilians going into the Prussian Lines for Bread; Fr
Illustration showing the scene at the Ferry of Sevres on the River Seine as Parisians went to the Prussian lines with dockets in their hands to exchange for bread

Electric lighting in the city
Engravings from the Graphic showing the effect of electric street lighting on different parts of London. The main image showing the Royal Exchange and Mansion House, the top pictures show St

Automatic telephone-girls: Operators replaced by machines
A diagram of the mechanical telephone exchange, showing what happens once the number is dialled to when the call is received

Wall Street Investors
Hearing news of the crash, worried Wall Street investors pour out of the church on Wall Street

Women telephone operators
Series of engravings from the Graphic showing two callers during a telephone conversation and the operators at the exchange working to ensure the call is transferred

Telephone exchange at Kensington
Drawing by Percy Spence of telephone girls answering calls at the new national telephone exchange at Kensington, London in 1902

Lorimer automatic exchange
Photograph of the Canadian Lorimer automatic telephone exchange, a system which dispensed with the need for telephone girls

Kensington telephone exchange
The main wire distribution frame at Kensington telephone exchange shortly after it opened in 1902

Royal Exchange 1950S
The third building of its kind erected on the same site, the Royal Exchange (1842-44), was built by Sir William Tite at the junction of Cornhill and Threadneedle Street

Two Women Talk in Street
Two elderly women in coats, both wearing headscarves, one in her indoor slippers, exchange news and gossip on the pavement of an otherwise deserted London street

The Tholsel / Dublin / 1817
Tholsel Houses were financial centres where people exchanged money. This Dublin building was demolished in 1809. The lower floor was used as a market

Royal Exchange / Dublin
The city Hall in Dublin, formerly the Royal Exchange built between 1769 and 1779 located at the top of Parliament Street next to Dublins Castle

Dogs having Tea
Two old lady dogs sit and have tea and exchange gossip

Social / Royal Exchange
View of the Royal Exchange, City of London, with traffic and pedestrians

Stock Exchange American
The London Stock Exchanges American Market takes place in the open air, which enables opportunistic loafers to pick up discarded cigar-stubs

Street Water Seller
A street water seller and his customer exchange smiles

Royal Exchange Courtyard
The busy Royal exchange court yard full of men of business and their dogs

Russia Telephone Exhange
Workers at a telephone exchange in Russia

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"Embracing the Spirit of Exchange: From Medieval Tales to Modern Times" Step into the world of exchange, where stories intertwine and connections are forged. In "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, " William McLaren's vivid illustrations bring this timeless tale to life, showcasing a knight's journey through challenges and exchanges that test his honor. Meanwhile, at the London Stock Exchange, stock jobbers passionately pitch their trades in pursuit of financial success. The bustling atmosphere reflects the ever-changing nature of commerce, as individuals engage in an intricate dance of buying and selling. Recruitment posters for the Women's Army Corps (WaC) and Women's Royal Naval Service (WRNS) depict brave women stepping forward to serve their country during wartime. These images capture a different kind - one where sacrifice is made for a greater cause. The iconic photograph capturing the Christmas Truce reminds us that even amidst conflict, humanity can prevail. Soldiers from opposing sides exchanged greetings and gifts on that fateful day, reminding us all of our shared humanity. From business cards advertising wig makers like William Johnson to historic football matches at Plough Lane in Wimbledon, London has long been a hub for cultural exchanges. Whether it be through sports or fashion choices, these interactions shape our society today. During World War I, women joined forces in the Land Army - exchanging traditional gender roles for work on farms. Their dedication helped secure food supplies while challenging societal norms. Market reports highlight another form - one between English country squires carving beef with precision. This tradition showcases not only culinary expertise but also camaraderie among peers. In George Studdy's artwork titled "Fair Exchange, " we witness an adorable dog offering its bone to another animal as a symbol of friendship without expecting anything in return. It serves as a reminder that true exchange goes beyond material gains; it encompasses kindness and compassion too. Finally, LLOYD'S OF LONDON stands tall as a symbol of the insurance industry's rich history.