Overview

The London Stock Exchange (LSE) is a stock exchange located in the City of London in the United Kingdom. As of December 2014, the Exchange had a market capitalisation of US$6.06 trillion (short scale), making it the third-largest stock exchange in the world by this measurement (the largest in Europe, ahead of Euronext). The Exchange was founded in 1801 and its current premises are situated in Paternoster Square close to St Paul's Cathedral in the City of London. The Exchange is part of the London Stock Exchange Group.

London Stock Exchange is one of the world’s oldest stock exchanges and can trace its history back more than 300 years. London Stock Exchange Group was created in October 2007 when London Stock Exchange merged with Milan Stock Exchange, Borsa Italiana.

Westfield Stratford City E20 is a large urban shopping and leisure destination, offering plenty of high street fashion favourites as well as celebrated home and lifestyle brands. There are over 250 shops including Jaeger, Mulberry and Hugo Boss, and over 70 restaurants. You can also indulge in cuisine from all over the world, from Japanese to Jamie Oliver’s Italian.

In addition to its huge variety of shops and restaurants, you’ll find a dazzling array of leisure facilities. The 17-screen, all-digital Vue Cinema is one of the largest and most innovative in Europe. You can experience the luxury bowling experience at All Star Lanes, or try your luck at the 24-hour Aspers Casino, which is the biggest in the UK.