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Alexander Hay

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Alexander Hay

Founded Hay's Wharf in 1651.

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Alexander Hay

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Hay's Wharf - Tooley Street

The little plaque that you can see at the top of the picture is disappointing...

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World's first cash machine

World's first cash machine

In spite of the plaque's claim, there is evidence of a cash dispensing machine being used in Tokyo in 1966. The invention of the British version has been credited to John Shepherd-Barron of the pri...

Event, Commerce, Engineering

2 memorials
Whitecross Street Market

Whitecross Street Market

One of London's oldest markets.  Started trading in 17th century and was known locally as "Squalors Market".  This information, on the plaque, comes from Wikipedia.  We can't add to it.

Place, Commerce

1 memorial
Ibstock Building Products Ltd

Ibstock Building Products Ltd

From their website: "... clay and concrete building products, building the face of Britain for over 200 years."

Group, Commerce, Property

1 memorial
Royal Exchange Assurance

Royal Exchange Assurance

The offices of this company were in the Royal Exchange.  Their insignia depicts the second Royal Exchange Building.

Group, Commerce

1 memorial
Trustees of Borough Market

Trustees of Borough Market

Borough Market is a charitable trust, run by a board of volunteer trustees. They ensure that the activities of the market meet the trust's clearly defined responsibilities.

Group, Commerce

2 memorials