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The Building Where the Institution Was Founded

London Tavern, 123, Bishopsgate Street Within.

This famous Tavern was built in 1765, and finally closed in 1876, when it was sold to the Royal Bank of Scotland. It is t h u s described by Wheatley in his " London Past and Present";— " An excellently managed establishment, famous for its dinners, wines and turtle. As many as 355 could dine with comfort in the large room on the upper floor. The large room was greatly in request for public sales, political and public meetings, and the meetings and elections of religious and benevolent societies.".