History of Area

Cheapside is a remarkably unique area in the heart of the City of London’s Square Mile. Once a medieval trading market, it boasts some of the world’s most iconic and historic sites on 
its doorstep – St Paul’s Cathedral, Museum
 of London, Bank of England, Guildhall, The Barbican Centre, The Royal Exchange and not forgetting its more modern side in terms of One New Change. Here are a few of the historic milestones in its incredible history.