 Carlos described the church’s interior as “light and graceful”.In 1838, the Royal Exchange, which had also been rebuilt after the Great Fire, burnt down.In order to improve access to the site of the Exchange, the Corporation of London petitioned Parliament for permission to demolish St. Bartholomew-by-the-Exchange – as well as the neighbouring St. Benet Fink, so that Threadneedle Street could be widened.