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Cornhill EC3 is situated in the heart of the Square Mile within the City of London. Originally the highest hill within the City of London Cornhill was the location of a medieval grain market, which is how it got its current name. Cornhill is now home to many commercial and office properties, owned by companies keen to be positioned in this prime location in the heart of London's financial district. Cornhill is also just 100m from the high street stores and restaurants of Poultry EC3 and Cheapside EC3, also former medieval market sites.
Cornhill is the location of the prestigious Argyll building, above Bank Underground at 1 Cornhill EC1. This grade II listed property was created with Portland stone and is a major feature of this area, due to its striking architecture and unusual domed roof. This building, which has stylish interiors and a restored banking hall used for conferences and meetings, offers excellent views across London and provides serviced offices to clients, within the Bank area.
Cornhill is home to the Royal Exchange, which is positioned between Cornhill, Finch Lane EC3 and Threadneedle Street EC3. This exclusive area is the location of a number of fine designer stores and jewellers, such as De Beers and Tiffany & Co. The Artisan Gallery, situated at 35 Courtyard, Royal Exchange EC3 can also be found here. This gallery has various exhibitions throughout the year and displays works in the courtyard of the Royal Exchange. Leadenhall Market, on Lime Street is 200m from Cornhill. This historical market contains traditional stalls which sell first class meat and fish, as well as stores selling quality wines and chocolate.
Cornhill is close to Mansion House, the official residence of the Lord Mayor Of London. Visitors can reach this impressive landmark by heading west along Cornhill from the Royal Exchange. The Bank of England building, another landmark near Cornhill, is situated between Threadneedle Street, Lothbury EC3 and Princes Street EC3. The Bank of England Museum, which provides an insight into the buildings' history, can be found on Bartholomew Lane EC1.
Cornhill is within easy walking distance of the huge Tower 42 building, which is located at 25 Old Broad Street EC3 and can be reached from Bishopsgate EC3. The distinctive Swiss Re building, or Gherkin, is 400m east of Cornhill, via Leadenhall Street, which leads to its location at 30 St Mary Axe. Visitors can reach the 62 metre high Monument from Cornhill via King William Street at its western point or via Gracechurch Street at the eastern end of Cornhill. The viewing platform here, which visitors can visit by climbing the 311 steps of the Monument, offers unrivaled views of London and its many landmarks, including St Pauls Cathedral and the Lloyds Building.
Cornhill is 50m from Bank Underground Station, which provides Central, Circle, District, Northern and Metropolitan & City line services, as well as Docklands Light Railway (DLR) trains. Other stations within close proximity to Cornhill include Liverpool Street Station (700m) Cannon Street Underground Station (400m) and Mansion House, which is 500m west of Cornhill, on the busy Queen Victoria Street EC3.
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