City of London in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Old Change

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 15, 2017

1. Old Change Marker

Inscription.
Site of
Old Change
A city street
dating from
1293

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1293.

Location. 51° 30.799′ N, 0° 5.822′ W. Marker is in City of London, England, in Greater London. It can be reached from Cannon Street just west of New Change. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: City of London, England EC4M 8AD, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: St Paul's School (within shouting distance of this marker); United Kingdom Firefighters National Memorial (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); St Paul’s Cathedral (about 120 meters away); “Pavls Cross” (about 120 meters away); John Wesley (about 120 meters

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away); Upholders' Hall (about 150 meters away); John Milton (about 180 meters away); Temple Bar (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of London.

More about this marker. The marker is found in Festival Gardens, on the east side of St. Paul's Cathedral, on a low wall in the northwest section of the gardens.

Regarding Old Change. London Online's section on the origins of London street names notes that Old Change is "A street so called of the King's exchange there kept, which was for the receipt of bullion to be coined."

Old Change Marker - Wide View, Looking Southeast image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 15, 2017

2. Old Change Marker - Wide View, Looking Southeast

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 18, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 319 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 18, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 2. submitted on December 19, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.