Bank of England building in London
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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…
앱에서 듣기2The 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…
앱에서 듣기3Wellington 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…
앱에서 듣기4Greathead’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…
앱에서 듣기5The 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. …
앱에서 듣기6Robbing 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. …
앱에서 듣기7The 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. …
앱에서 듣기8Bank 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…
앱에서 듣기9Closing1:18
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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Bank of England building in London — 시티오브런던에 있는 장소로, 텔비에 이야기 9구간이 있어요. 구간마다 앞부분은 이 페이지에서 글로 읽고, 소리는 앱에서 들어요.
| 위치 | 시티오브런던 |
|---|---|
| 종류 | 유적 |
| 이야기 구간 | 9 |
| 전체 길이 | 총 12분 35초 |
| 글 언어 | 영어 |
| 좌표 | 51.5142, -0.0886 |
| 최종 수정 |
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