Bank of England building on the corner of Lothbury and Princes Street in the City of London EC2.
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Bank of England

City EC2R
E
Commercial building

Key Details

Address
Threadneedle Street, London EC2R 8AH
Local Area
City
Local Authority
City of London
County
Greater London
Country
England
Completion
1937
Use Classes
E

Overview

The Bank of England building on Threadneedle Street in the City of London EC2.

The Bank of England moved to the current site in 1734. The current building complex on 2ha was designed by Sir Herbert Baker. The curtain wall was designed by Sir John Soane in 1788. [1]

The nickname for the building is 'The Old Lady of Threadneedle Street'.

References:
1. Historic England List Entry Number: 1079134 Date first listed: 04.01.1950
2. I never knew that about London by Christopher Winn 2007, pp. 27

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Site & Location

Neighbouring buildings include 41 Lothbury.

Transport

TUBE
Bank Underground StationCentral, Northern, Waterloo-city
BUS
Old Broad Street - 1 min. walking / 30 metres11, 26, 8, N11, N242, N26, N8

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The Bank of England building on Threadneedle Street in the City of London EC2 - new on Buildington!
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