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Ground Plan of Lloyds Coffee House (No. 16 Lombard Street) in 1773, (1928)
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Ground Plan of Lloyds Coffee House (No. 16 Lombard Street) in 1773, (1928)
Ground Plan of Lloyds Coffee House (No. 16 Lombard Street) in 1773, 1928. From A History of Lloyd s, by Charles Wright and C. Ernest Fayle. [Macmillan and Company Limited, London, 1928]
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A History Of Lloyds C Ernest C Ernest Fayle Charles Wright Coffee House Edward Edward Lloyd Fayle Floor Plan Ground Plan Insurance Insurance Company Lloyd Lloyds Coffee House Lombard Street Macmillan And Co Plan Publishers Wright
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This print showcases the ground plan of Lloyd's Coffee House, located at No. 16 Lombard Street in London, back in 1773. The image is taken from the book "A History of Lloyd's" by Charles Wright and C. Ernest Fayle, published by Macmillan and Company Limited in 1928. The photograph provides a close-up view of the floor plan, offering a glimpse into the layout of this historic coffee house that played a significant role in British insurance history. Established by Edward Lloyd in the eighteenth century, this venue became renowned as a meeting place for merchants, shipowners, and insurers to discuss maritime affairs. With its prime location on Lombard Street - an iconic avenue within the City of London - Lloyd's Coffee House became synonymous with insurance activities during that time period. This print serves as a valuable historical document depicting not only the physical structure but also symbolizing an era when commerce thrived along these bustling streets. The monochrome aesthetic adds to its charm and evokes nostalgia for both the 18th-century origins of Lloyds Coffee House and early twentieth-century publishing practices represented by Macmillan & Co. , who produced this informative book on Lloyd's rich history. As we admire this image captured almost a century ago, it reminds us of how places like Lloyds Coffee House shaped Britain's financial landscape while leaving an indelible mark on literature and art through their fascinating stories.
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