Statue

Sir Thomas Gresham statue

Erection date: 1845

Site: Sir Thomas Gresham statue (1 memorial)

EC3, Royal Exchange Buildings, Royal Exchange campanile

The campanile where this statue is sited is 177 feet high.

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Sir Thomas Gresham statue

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Sir Thomas Gresham

Created the Royal Exchange in 1566 where the Gresham family crest, a grasshop...

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Sir Thomas Gresham statue

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William Behnes

Born London but brought up in Dublin. Very successful and prolific sculptor ...

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