Note 271 — No. 268. [Steele. From Saturday, Dec. 23, to Tuesday, Dec. 26, 1710.
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Edward Lloyd's Coffee-house in Tower Street is first heard of in 1688; in 1692 Lloyd moved to Lombard Street, at the corner of Abchurch Lane. Periodical sales were held at his house, which was the resort of merchants and shipowners. The Society of Lloyd's was established in 1770.