No. 72 Bank of England Volunteers
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Bank of England
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Description
The Bank was formed in 1694 to assist the Crown to raise funds against the threat of war with France. It was originally based at Mercer’s Hall on Cheapside but in 1734 moved to its current location in London’s main financial district, the City of London, on Threadneedle Street. It, along with the Mansion House, are located in Walbrook Ward which has expanded north into Cheap Ward (since the 1752 map attached Dowgate Volunteer) to accomodate these and other developments.
The Bank is sometimes known as The Old Lady of Threadneedle Street, a name taken from a satirical cartoon by James Gillray in 1797. The road junction outside is known as Bank junction. (The image, the original of which hangs in The Bank of England Museum, is shown for historical interest and is not for sale – click on it to expand)
Additional information
Weight | 0.0121 kg |
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Dimensions | 25.5 × 32.5 cm |