Baltic Exchange (building) stopped insisting on a full restoration. What remained of Exchange Hall was completely razed in 1998 with the permission of the planning minister John Prescott over the objections of architectural preservationists, including Save Britain's Heritage, who sought a judicial review of his decision. The site, together with that of the Chamber of Shipping at 30–32 St Mary Axe, was used to built 30 St Mary Axe, commonly referred to as "The Gherkin". The stained glass of the Baltic Exchange war memorial, which had only suffered superficial damage in the bomb blast, has been restored and is in the National Maritime
Baltic Exchange (building) pediment. Due to planning conflicts, the components are still stored in their shipping containers for a decade Prior to its bombing in 1992, the Baltic Exchange building was used as one of the film locations for "Howards End", released in 1992. The film was an adaptation of E. M. Forster's novel by the same name. Baltic Exchange (building) The Baltic Exchange was a building located at 24–28 St Mary Axe in London and occupied by Baltic Exchange Ltd, a provider of information on maritime transportation markets. A historic landmark, the Baltic Exchange building was architecturally known for its cathedral-like trading