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4 unusual facts about Leadenhall Street


Azimuth compass

Henry Gregory (1744–1782) had an establishment known as "The Azimuth Compass" in Leadenhall Street, London.

Leadenhall Street

A new office development including a tower of 34 storeys has been proposed for 40 Leadenhall Street.

A 38-storey skyscraper at 52-54 Lime Street has been approved for construction at the junction of Leadenhall Street and Lime Street.

The Leadenhall Building, located at No. 122 and opposite the Lloyd's building, is a 48-storey skyscraper currently under construction and due to open in 2014.


Impeachment of Warren Hastings

Pitt's India Act served to move much of the supervisory role for India away from the East India Company directors and officials in Leadenhall Street to a new political Board of Control based in London.


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