An 800-year-old shop lease is featured in the City of London's Guildhall exhibition, celebrating the City Bridge Foundation's legacy since its establishment in 1282. Initially focused on toll management and bridge repairs, the Foundation now allocates £30 million annually to charities across Greater London. The exhibition displays remarkable historical documents, including ornate 15th-century account records. It also showcases the 2023 charter merging the charitable arm with the Foundation, uniquely sealed with the late Queen's seal due to the transition from her reign to King Charles III.
The City Bridge Foundation, founded in 1282, has evolved from managing tolls to distributing £30 million annually to charities across Greater London.
The current exhibition at the Guildhall highlights the Foundation's historical documents, including a shop lease from 800 years ago, showcasing meticulous record-keeping.
A newly minted charter in 2023 merges the charitable arm with the Foundation, stamped with Queen Elizabeth II's seal as it coincided with the transition to King Charles III.
In the 1990s, the Foundation began to give away its surplus revenue, reflecting a shift from merely maintaining bridges to actively supporting charitable causes.
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