COAL EXCHANGE
On the north side of Lower Thames Street at No. 96, and at the south-east corner of St. Mary Hill (P.O. Directory). In Billingsgate Ward.
First mention: Lond. Guide, 1758.
In 1799, in Horwood's map, it is smaller and does not extend to St. Mary Hill.
It was established by statute 47 Geo. III. c. 68.
The present building was erected 1847-9. Architect, J. B. Bunning.
Occupies site of Dog Tavern Yard.
In digging the foundations a Roman hypocaust was laid open and has been arched over, so as to be readily inspected.