Leicester Corn Exchange

Leicester Corn Exchange

Leicester's Corn Exchange in the City centre of Leicester, England. The exchange is sited at the centre of Leicester Market.

There have been buildings on the site since the 16th century, the present building was built in the 1850's by William Flint. In 1856 an upper floor and the external stone staircase was added by F.W. Ordish. [cite web |url=http://www.crosbyheritage.co.uk/location/leicester/corn-exchange/ |title=Corn Exchange (Leicester)|work=Colin Crosby Heritage Tours|accessdate=2008-03-03]

The exchange currently operates as a JD Wetherspoons Pub.

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