Ward in City of London, England
| Coordinates: | 51.515, -0.085 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 32 81 |
| Dialling code: | 020 (London) |
Cornhill sits in the heart of the City of London, just north of Bank and the junction where several major streets meet. It is a compact, overwhelmingly commercial ward dominated by financial firms, trading floors and insurance brokers, with the grand frontage of the Royal Exchange and the proximity of the Bank of England giving it a distinctly City-of-London character; its streets see intense weekday footfall from commuters and visitors rather than a large resident community.
The name recalls a medieval grain market and the area still wears its history alongside modern glass and steel - narrow lanes, Christopher Wren’s church of St Michael, Cornhill and fragments of old street patterns survive amid redevelopment. Civic life is shaped by the City's ward traditions and elections, so while it is primarily an economic hub its historic buildings and ceremonial role keep a strong sense of identity within London.
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