London Stock Exchange Collection

The old trading floor of the London Stock Exchange, before Big Bang, City of London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Stock Exchange
circa 1820: The London Stock Exchange from a drawing by Thomas H Shepherd. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

London Stock Exchange 1980s 1988 AB ports Harold Rattle Shares Money Finance Busy

The London Stock Exchange, pre Big Bang (b / w photo)
5986703 The London Stock Exchange, pre Big Bang (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The London Stock Exchange, pre Big Bang)

'The London Stock Exchange -- Well Known Faces in the Consol Market, 1891. Creator: William Lockhart Bogle
'The London Stock Exchange -- Well Known Faces in the Consol Market, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

'The London Stock Exchange - The Entrance in Chapel Court, 1891. Creator: William Lockhart Bogle
'The London Stock Exchange - The Entrance in Chapel Court, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

'The London Stock Exchange - The American Market, 1891. Creator: William Lockhart Bogle
'The London Stock Exchange - The American Market, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

A currency dealer studies a computer screen at the Natwest Bank trading floor in London January 1991

London Stock Exchange 1980s September 1981 Shares Money Finance Busy

Queen Elizabeth arriving at the London Stock Exchange in the City of London for a visit. 18th November 1998

Finance Stock Exchange dealer sitting at desk Holding two telephones to each ear Traders Dealers holding phone

The London Stock Exchange, the American Market (engraving)
1036568 The London Stock Exchange, the American Market (engraving) by Bogle, William Lockhart (fl.1881); Private Collection; (add.info.: The London Stock Exchange, the American Market)

The London Stock Exchange, Well-known Faces in the Consol Market (engraving)
1036524 The London Stock Exchange, Well-known Faces in the Consol Market (engraving) by Bogle, William Lockhart (fl.1881); Private Collection; (add.info.: The London Stock Exchange)

London Stock Exchange, Construction of Cupola (engraving)
5204436 London Stock Exchange, Construction of Cupola (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London Stock Exchange, Construction of Cupola)

Sketch of London life: about change (engraving)
585611 Sketch of London life: about change (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketch of London life: about change)

The Financial Crisis in France, Character Sketches at the Paris Bourse (engraving)
1060554 The Financial Crisis in France, Character Sketches at the Paris Bourse (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Financial Crisis in France)

Being "Hammered", a Sketch on the London Stock Exchange (engraving)
1058659 Being " Hammered", a Sketch on the London Stock Exchange (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Being " Hammered")

London types, Stock Exchange crowd (b / w photo)
6029641 London types, Stock Exchange crowd (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London types, Stock Exchange crowd)

The London Stock Exchange (engraving)
585602 The London Stock Exchange (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crowds gather in the London Stock Exchange)

The new London Stock Exchange (engraving)
585598 The new London Stock Exchange (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The new London Stock Exchange, London)

The New London Stock Exchange (engraving)
1618867 The New London Stock Exchange (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New London Stock Exchange)

"Hammering"a Member (litho)
3102051 " Hammering" a Member (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Hammering" a Member)

Crowds on the street outside the Stock Exchange in the City of London as Britain abandoned the gold standard
6015589 Crowds on the street outside the Stock Exchange in the City of London as Britain abandoned the gold standard, 1931 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The London Stock Exchange, the Entrance in Capel Court (engraving)
1036534 The London Stock Exchange, the Entrance in Capel Court (engraving) by Bogle, William Lockhart (fl.1881); Private Collection; (add.info.: The London Stock Exchange)

London Stock Exchange panoramic view of offfice computers and staff

Capel Court, 1897. Creator: Unknown
Capel Court, 1897. The Capel Court entrance to the Royal Exchange in the City of London. From Old and New London, Volume I, by Walter Thornbury

London Stock Exchange 1960s November 1967 Shares Money Finance Busy

London Stock Exchange The Stock Exchange on General Election. Busy men dealing the the buying and selling of shares. October 1964

London Stock Exchange Busy men dealing the the buying and selling of shares, in the American Market, Shorters Court after the exchange is closed. Circa 1960

Source Size = 5021 x 3716
THE LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE, THE AMERICAN MARKET: " The market for American Securities and Shares of all sorts is held in a part of the Stock Exchange entered from Shorters Court

Source Size = 3299 x 4968
THE LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE, THE ENTRANCE IN CAPEL COURT: " The entrance was opened in 1801, and is the oldest part of the building. Only members are allowed entrance."

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"The London Stock Exchange: A Glimpse into the Iconic Trading Floor of the Past" Step back in time to witness the hustle and bustle of the old trading floor of the London Stock Exchange, before Big Bang transformed the City of London. In this captivating black and white photo, we catch a glimpse of stockbrokers frantically buying and selling shares, their eyes fixed on screens filled with financial data. Transporting us to 1988, AB ports and Harold Rattle shares dominate conversations as money flows through this epicenter of finance. The energy is palpable as traders navigate through stacks of paperwork, making split-second decisions that could shape fortunes. Before technology took over, currency dealers at Natwest Bank's trading floor studied computer screens intently. Their expertise was crucial in deciphering market trends and ensuring profitable trades for their clients. In September 1981, even Queen Elizabeth herself paid a visit to this iconic institution. Her presence added an air of prestige to an already bustling atmosphere as she observed firsthand how finance played a vital role in shaping economies. Immersed in his work, a stock exchange dealer sits at his desk holding two telephones to each ear – a symbol of constant communication required for success in this fast-paced environment where every second counts. Engravings from different eras depict various aspects that make up the rich tapestry of the London Stock Exchange's history. From its connection with American markets to well-known faces navigating through Consol Market transactions; from construction marvels like Cupola being erected to sketches showcasing how life around it has evolved over time - all these snapshots capture moments frozen forever within its walls. The London Stock Exchange stands tall as an emblematic pillar representing global finance. It serves not only as a hub for economic activity but also acts as a testament to human ingenuity and resilience throughout centuries-long transformations within our ever-changing world.