Gresham Grasshopper - Lombard Street, London, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Master Mariner
N 51° 30.760 W 000° 05.235
30U E 702106 N 5710860
Quick Description: A large grasshopper lurks above your head.
Location: London, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 6/13/2011 5:47:15 AM
Waymark Code: WMBQD3
Published By: Groundspeak Charter Member carleenp
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Long Description:
The sign of the grasshopper appears a good deal in the City, it is the emblem of the Gresham family. This one at 68 Lombard St marks the site where Sir Thomas Gresham (c1519 -1579) lived. He was an English merchant and financier who was a trusted agent of Queen Elizabeth I and founder of the Royal Exchange. The Royal Exchange building that stands near the Bank of England now is the third one on the site, Gresham's original building was destroyed in the Fire of London.
Type of insect: Grasshopper
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