Forests & woodlands · South West England
The Exchange, Bristol
In or near Bristol.
The Exchange is a Grade I listed building built in 1741–43 by John Wood the Elder, on Corn Street, near the junction with Broad Street in Bristol, England. It was previously used as a corn and general
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Princes Wharf · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
The Exchange in Bristol is located at postcode BS1 1JQ and is accessible via the nearest railway station, Princes Wharf, which is 0.8 km away. Entry is free, and the site is wheelchair accessible.
About
The Exchange is a Grade I listed building built in 1741–43 by John Wood the Elder, on Corn Street, near the junction with Broad Street in Bristol, England. It was previously used as a corn and general trade exchange but is now used as offices and it also accommodates St Nicholas Market. The Exchange underwent major building work in 1872, including roofing over the courtyard, and again in the early 1900s when the City Valuer's Department moved to the building. Since World War II the external clock tower has been removed and the roof lowered. Outside the building are four bronze tables dating from the 16th and 17th centuries, known as "nails," at which merchants carried out their business. At the front of the building is a clock showing both Greenwich Mean Time and "local time".
Photo gallery
Official information
Bristol Dry Gin is a micro distillery located in Bristol, specializing in small batch spirits including various styles of gin, vodka, and honey rum. The distillery emphasizes sustainability and environmental responsibility in its operations.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Exchange is a Grade I listed building built in 1741–43 by John Wood the Elder, on Corn Street, near the junction with Broad Street in Bristol, England. It was previously used as a corn and general trade exchange but is now used as offices and it also accommodates St Nicholas Market. The Exchange underwent major building work in 1872, including roofing over the courtyard, and again in the early 1900s when the City Valuer's Department moved to the building. Since World War II the external clock tower has been removed and the roof lowered. Outside the building are four bronze tables dating from the 16th and 17th centuries, known as "nails," at which merchants carried out their business. At the front of the building is a clock showing both Greenwich Mean Time and "local time".
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Background
History
The Exchange was built in 1741–43 by John Wood the Elder, with carvings by Thomas Paty. Wood was also the architect of the Liverpool Exchange, which was completed in 1754 and gutted by fire in 1795. The London Exchange of Wood's day was also destroyed by fire in 1838. Bristol's Exchange is therefore unique, the only surviving 18th-century exchange building in England. At the back of the building was a two-storey range, consisting of an arcade on the ground floor and a long first-floor room. Facing All Saints Lane were two four-storey houses for business or trades persons, and on the frontage to Exchange Avenue were a further three houses. Below these various elements were cellars. Those…
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- Coordinates
- 51.4544, -2.5935
- District
- Bristol, City of
- Parish
- Bristol, City of, unparished area
- Postcode
- BS1 1JQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bristol Central
- Established
- 1743
- Nearest railway station
- Princes Wharf — 0.8 km
- Official site
- bristoldrygin.com
Sources
- wikipedia: The Exchange, Bristol (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Exchange, Bristol?
- The Exchange, Bristol is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode BS1 1JQ), in the parish of Bristol, City of, unparished area.
- What is The Exchange, Bristol?
- The Exchange is a Grade I listed building built in 1741–43 by John Wood the Elder, on Corn Street, near the junction with Broad Street in Bristol, England. It was previously used as a corn and general
- How do I get to The Exchange, Bristol?
- The nearest railway station is Princes Wharf, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS1 1JQ.
- When was The Exchange, Bristol built?
- Built or established in 1743.
- Is The Exchange, Bristol a protected site?
- Yes — The Exchange, Bristol is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is The Exchange, Bristol free to visit?
- Yes, The Exchange, Bristol is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Exchange, Bristol?
- The nearest railway station is Princes Wharf, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS1 1JQ.