Bank of England building in London
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9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation1:32
Welcome back to the Bank of England, a central pillar of the global financial system. Often referred to by its affectionate nickname, 'The Old Lady of Threadneedle Street,' this institution is more than a mere bank—it is the…
Listen in the app2The Promise of Britannia1:40
Every British bank note carries a promise: 'I promise to pay the bearer on demand.' This legacy hails from the era when paper money was a direct receipt for gold coins held at the bank. While we no longer exchange paper for gold…
Listen in the app3Wellington and the Iron of Waterloo1:25
Facing the bank is the equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington, a man whose military victories were the prerequisite for the City's 19th-century boom. The statue itself is a fascinating artifact; it is cast from the bronze of…
Listen in the app4Greathead’s Shield and the Bank’s Tunnels1:20
Beneath the Bank of England lies one of the world's most complex underground interchanges. The expansion of these tunnels was made possible by James Greathead, an engineer who invented a specialized circular shield for tunneling…
Listen in the app5The Gold Vaults: 400,000 Bars of Wealth1:31
The true heart of the Bank of England is not found in its offices, but in its subterranean vaults. Here, the bank stores approximately 400,000 bars of gold, making it one of the largest gold custodians in the world. …
Listen in the app6Robbing Peter to Pay Paul: Financial Reallocation1:19
The phrase 'robbing Peter to pay Paul' has deep roots in London’s history, specifically involving the relationship between Westminster Abbey (the Collegiate Church of St. Peter) and St. …
Listen in the app7The Museum: Touching the Gold1:12
If you wish to get closer to the mystery of the bank, the Bank of England Museum is the place to go. One of its most famous interactive exhibits is the chance to handle a real bar of gold. …
Listen in the app8Bank of England building1:18
As we conclude our second look at the Bank of England, we are left with the image of a building that is both a physical and symbolic fortress. From its windowless walls designed to withstand 18th-century mobs to the cutting-edge…
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As we conclude our second look at the Bank of England, we are left with the image of a building that is both a physical and symbolic fortress. From its windowless walls designed to withstand 18th-century mobs to the cutting-edge…
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What is Bank of England building in London?
Bank of England building in London is a place in 시티오브런던 with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 시티오브런던 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Total length | 12 min 35 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 51.5142, -0.0886 |
| Last updated |
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