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Destruction of the Royal Exchange
- When
- 10 January 1838
- Where
- Royal Exchange
A fire caused by an overheated stove destroyed the second Royal Exchange building in London on 10 January 1838.
The blaze was visible from Windsor, 24 miles away. The Royal Exchange had been used by the Lloyd's insurance market, which was forced to move temporarily to South Sea House following the fire.
Sources
- Royal Exchange, London Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-13
- 1838 in the United Kingdom Wikipedia
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