Ward of Cornhill, Administrative ward in City of London, England
The Cornhill Ward extends around its main street between Bank Junction and Leadenhall Street, containing the Royal Exchange and two parish churches.
The area received its name from one of London's three ancient hills, reaching 17.7 meters above sea level and housing the Roman forum of Londinium.
Two churches designed by Christopher Wren, St Michael and St Peter upon Cornhill, stand on the former Roman forum site within the ward boundaries.
The ward maintains local governance through an alderman and five common councilmen who participate in the Court of Common Council elections every March.
London's first coffeehouse opened in 1652 at St Michael's Alley within Cornhill Ward, marking the beginning of London's coffee culture.
Location: City of London
GPS coordinates: 51.51350,-0.08500
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:40
Tower 42
212 m
Jamaica Wine House
75 m
George and Vulture
92 m
St Michael, Cornhill
46 m
St Peter upon Cornhill
74 m
Merchant Taylors' Hall
45 m
St Benet Fink
89 m
Simpson's Tavern
92 m
St Michael Cornhill War Memorial
50 m
The Crosse Keys
93 m
Saint Michael disputing with Satan
63 m
Monument to Baron Paul Julius von Reuter
97 m
Counting House
26 m
66 And 67, Cornhill Ec3
18 m
39, Cornhill Ec3
66 m
65, Cornhill Ec3
28 m
33–35 Cornhill
100 m
2, White Lion Court Ec 3
49 m
Australia And New Zealand Banking Group
22 m
1-3, Finch Lane Ec3
63 m
54 And 55, Cornhill Ec3
24 m
Royal Bank Of Scotland
58 m
48, Cornhill Ec3
29 m
32, Threadneedle Street Ec2
78 m
34, Threadneedle Street Ec2
85 m
Premises Of Messrs Turnbull And Company
98 m
7 And 9, Bishopsgate Ec2
79 m
Gateway to Yard of Church of St Peter
59 mReviews
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