Old Change

Old Change was a street in the City of London, connecting Cheapside to Knightrider Street.^[1]

1830 map showing Old Change to the east of St Paul's Cathedral

The street was originally known as Old Exchange. It was named after a building constructed in the 13th century for coining bullions, which is commemorated by a plaque in the gardens by St Paul's Cathedral.^[2][3] Edward Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury had a house with gardens adjacent to the street.^[2] The Church of St Augustine was on the corner of Old Change. It was rebuilt in the late 17th century by Christopher Wren following the Great Fire of London.^[4]

During the early 18th century, Old Change was inhabited by Armenian merchants who set up numerous silk and woollen warehouses.^[2]

Old Change was destroyed during World War II.^[2] A replacement street, New Change was built slightly to the east of this following the war.^[5] The church tower was restored and is now Grade I listed.^[4]

See also

• One New Change