Corn Street, together with Broad Street, Wine Street and High Street, is one of the four cross streets which met at the Bristol High Cross, the heart of Bristol, England when it was a walled medieval town.

Feb 14, 2025 · From the fountains you can walk up Corn Street, into the heart of Bristol’s Old City. Here is where where much of the business and commerce took place. Be sure to look up at the impressive buildings that were built by the banks and financial institutions of Bristol.

Sep 23, 2024 · Corn Street is one of the four cross streets which met at the Bristol High Cross, the heart of the walled medieval Bristol town. It was the centre of trade from the 13th century and at the heart of Bristol's banking business from the 18th century.

The Exchange is a Grade I listed building built in 1741–43 by John Wood the Elder, on Corn Street, near the junction with Broad Street in Bristol, England. It was previously used as a corn and general trade exchange but is now used as offices and it …

Aug 16, 2017 · 17th-century merchants in Bristol nailed their deals by placing money on these pedestals. According to locals, the saying “cash on the nail,” meaning an immediate payment, …

The Cocktail Club Bristol Corn Street is one of the best cocktail bars in Bristol. Book a table and then view our menus!

Apr 26, 2015 · Corn Street is one of the historical streets in central Bristol, and contains much admirable architecture from Georgian to Edwardian times, a considerable portion of which is clad in beautiful warm-coloured Bath stone, with some white Portland Stone.

Four bronze tables are located outside the exchange on Corn Street, probably modeled after mobile tables which were taken to trade fairs and markets. Before the Corn Exchange was built in the 18th century, the tables — called nails — were located in the Tolzey Walk.

Corn Street in Bristol - list of shops and businesses with contact details and reviews.

By the mid-18th century, Corn Street became a focus for the city s banks, insurance offices and coffee houses. With thanks to the authors of the Slave Trade Trail around Central Bristol, Madge Dresser, Caletta Jordan, Doreen Taylor.