What is one of the world's oldest stock exchanges?
The London Stock Exchange
How long can it traces its history back?
more than 300 years
Where is it located
City of London
Where in London?
situated in Paternoster Square close to St Paul's Cathedral in the City of London
Is it the largest in Europe?
yes
When was it founded?
in 1801
What is its value?
US$6.06 trillion
What is it a part of?
part of the London Stock Exchange Group.
When was that founded?
London Stock Exchange Group was created in October 2007
Who opened The Royal Exchange?
Thomas Gresham
When?
1571
Who was Thomas Gresham
English financier
Where did stockbrokers operate from in the 17th century?
Jonathan's Coffee-House
Why?
were not allowed in the Royal Exchange
Why?
due to their rude manners
Who started listing prices?
John Casting
When?
in 1698