Summary: On this day in Tudor history, 23rd January 1571, after dining with its founder, Sir Thomas Gresham, Queen Elizabeth I opened the Royal Exchange in London. Find out more about the official opening, what the Royal Exchange was, why Gresham paid for its building, and what happened to it, in today's talk from Claire Ridgway, author of several Tudor history books. Book recommendation: Gresham's Law by John Guy You can see this podcast as a video at the following link: https://youtu.be/1FZGLxm2nPs Also on this day in Tudor history, on 23rd January 1516, King Ferdinand II of Aragon died. Find out more in last year's video - https://youtu.be/MtHhkC2jmi4
