Bank Of England Collection

Political Ravishment, or the Old Lady of Threadneedle Street in Danger!, 1797. Artist: Gillray, James (1757-1815)
Political Ravishment, or the Old Lady of Threadneedle Street in Danger!, 1797. From a private collection

Double decker bus in front of the Bank of England, Threadneedle Street, City of London, London, England, UK

Picture No. 10984235
Cat - fat cat with bowler hat bow tie & cigar outside the Bank of England - London - UK Digital Manipulation Date:

BANK OF ENGLAND, 1872. Entrance to the gold bullion vaults at the Bank of England in London. Engraving, English, 1872

LONDON: FINANCIAL DISTRICT. Aerial view of the financial district of London, England, with Mansion House (left) and the Bank of England (right). Photographed c1910

The Bank Garden (colour litho)
2793903 The Bank Garden (colour litho) by Manners, Lady Victoria Marjorie Harriet (1883-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bank Garden)

Coldstream Guards. Bank of England picket (colour litho)
2775566 Coldstream Guards. Bank of England picket (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Leeds (engraving)
3655683 Leeds (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leeds. Illustration for The Imperial Gazetteer, A General Dictionary of Geography (Blackie)

Deficiency. - Surplus. 1836. Creator: John Doyle
Deficiency. - Surplus. 1836. Satirical caricature of British politicians Thomas Spring Rice, 1st Baron Monteagle of Brandon (1790-1866), Chancellor of the Exchequer, and James Pattison (1786-1849)

The Old Woman of Threadneedle Street, 1826. Artist: Standidge & Co
The Old Woman of Threadneedle Street, 1826. This is probably a protest against the Act restricting the issue of small notes by the Bank of England in 1826

The national pop-shop in Threadneedle Street, 1826. Artist
The national pop-shop in Threadneedle Street, 1826. Two designs side by side. On the left is the exterior of a pawnshop (representing the Bank of England) and on the right is the interior

Court of the Governor and Company, in the Parlour, Bank of England. Steel engraving by Henry Melville after an
FLO4669448 Court of the Governor and Company, in the Parlour, Bank of England. Steel engraving by Henry Melville after an illustration by F

Payment of dividends in the Rotunda, Bank of England. Steel engraving by J
FLO4669385 Payment of dividends in the Rotunda, Bank of England. Steel engraving by J. Shury after an illustration by Thomas Hosmer Shepherd from London Interiors, Their Costumes and Ceremonies

George Joachim Goschen (1831-1907)
864780 George Joachim Goschen (1831-1907); (add.info.: George Joachim Goschen (1831-1907), lst Viscount Goschen, English businessman and statesman born in London

John Soane
3585945 John Soane; (add.info.: Portrait of John Soane (1753-1837) an English architect. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Clearing House at the Bank of England, 1881
3478921 Clearing House at the Bank of England, 1881; (add.info.: Clearing House at the Bank of England, London 1881.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Old Patch
5616249 Old Patch; (add.info.: Portrait of 'Old Patch' a famous forger of Bank of England Notes. Dated 18th Century. 01/01/1784); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting horse buses by the Bank of England, 19th century
5310633 An engraving depicting horse buses by the Bank of England, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1845); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Five Pound note office in the Bank of England. Sixty clerks at their desks issuing five-pound banknotes
FLO4669220 The Five Pound note office in the Bank of England. Sixty clerks at their desks issuing five-pound banknotes. Steel engraving by Henry Melville after an illustration by Gilbert from London

Bank of England and Mansion House, 1830
1576054 Bank of England and Mansion House, 1830; (add.info.: Bank of England and Mansion House in the city of London, early 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Bank of England in the 19th century
6266262 Bank of England in the 19th century; (add.info.: A View of the Bank of England, London, in the early 19th century)

Bank of England in the 19th century
5322618 Bank of England in the 19th century; (add.info.: A View of the Bank of England, London, in the early 19th century. From an engraving by Daniel Havell dated 1816, after Thomas Homer Shepherd).

Teleprinter in the Bank of England, 1886
3479964 Teleprinter in the Bank of England, 1886; (add.info.: Teleprinter in the Bank of England.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

View of the Bank of England, 1816. Creator: Daniel Havell
View of the Bank of England, 1816

Het Tegenwoordig Veward Europa [Europe in Her Present Disordered State], ca. 1780. Creator: Anon
Het Tegenwoordig Veward Europa [Europe in Her Present Disordered State], ca. 1780

New Reading-Room at the Bank of England, opened on Wednesday, 1850. Creator: Unknown
New Reading-Room at the Bank of England, opened on Wednesday, 1850....a handsome reading-room, which has just been formed for the Bank of England Library and Literary Association [in London]

Symptoms of Crim. Con!!, published February 12, 1819. Creator: Isaac Robert Cruikshank
Symptoms of Crim. Con!!, published February 12, 1819

Bray's traction-engine drawing a girder...through the streets of London by night... 1862. Creator: Unknown
Bray's traction-engine drawing a girder 74 feet long and weighing twenty tons through the streets of London by night - the monster load passing the Bank of England, 1862

Doors on the Bank of England building, City of London, London, England, UK

Bank of England, City of London, London, England, UK

London Views: Bank of England
3783796 London Views: Bank of England; (add.info.: London Views: East front of the Bank of England, and New Tower of Royal Exchanges, from St. Bartholomew Lane)

A purse filled with pound notes. 31st January 1977

Coins for money feature. 19th June 1953

A wad of five pound notes. 17th June 1973

The Bank of England and Royal Exchange, London, c1910. Creator: Unknown
The Bank of England and Royal Exchange, London, c1910. The Royal Exchange building was opened in 1844. Postcard

England, London, City of London, The Bank of England

England, London, The City of London, Night View showing The Bank of England, The Royal Exchange and Modern Skyscrapers

The Gherkin, London, England, UK

Tivoli Corner at the Bank of England building, London, England

A pigeon stands in front of the Bank of England in London, Britain, April 9, 2018. Picture taken April 9, 2018. REUTERS/Hannah McKay

UK, England, London, The City, Bank of England (left) and the Royal Exchange, Tower 42 (formerly NatWest Tower) and The Cheesegrater (122 Leadenhall Street) in background

Bank of England, City of London, London, England, UK

Bank of England, City of London, London, England

Etching and aquatint, hand-coloured engraving entitled The Hand-writing upon the wall by James Gillray
3525524 Etching and aquatint, hand-coloured engraving entitled The Hand-writing upon the wall by James Gillray. by Gillray, James (1757-1815); (add.info.: Etching, aquatint)

The Founding of the Bank of England, c. 1910 (litho)
IL433763 The Founding of the Bank of England, c.1910 (litho) by Harcourt, George (1868/69-1947) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

View of the Bank of England and Royal Exchange with The City of London backdrop, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The Bank, 1850-1900. Creator: Unknown
The Bank, 1850-1900. The Bank of England in the City of London. Albumen print, from the album " Views of London"

The Royal Exchange, 1850-1900. Creator: Unknown
The Royal Exchange, 1850-1900. [Horse-drawn traffic in the financial centre of the City of London]. Albumen print, from the album " Views of London"

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"The Bank of England: A Historical Icon in the Heart of London" Step into the captivating world of the Bank of England, an institution that has withstood political ravishment and emerged as a symbol of stability. Dating back to 1797, James Gillray's artwork titled "Political Ravishment, or the Old Lady of Threadneedle Street in Danger. " vividly portrays the challenges faced by this iconic establishment. As you stroll along Threadneedle Street, your eyes are immediately drawn to a majestic double-decker bus parked proudly in front of the bank. This juxtaposition between modernity and tradition perfectly encapsulates how the Bank of England seamlessly blends history with contemporary finance. Delve deeper into its rich heritage through fascinating engravings like "Leeds, " which showcases intricate details from 1826. Another masterpiece by Standidge & Co called "The Old Woman of Threadneedle Street" captures both elegance and strength embodied by this financial powerhouse. Immerse yourself further into history as you explore depictions such as "The national pop-shop in Threadneedle Street. " Created during the same era, it offers a glimpse into daily life surrounding this influential institution. Fast forward to 1872 when visitors were granted access to witness something truly extraordinary – entrance to the gold bullion vaults at the Bank of England. The grandeur depicted in this image speaks volumes about its importance within global finance. Beyond its walls lies a hidden gem known as The Bank Garden – an oasis amidst bustling city life. Its tranquil beauty provides respite for those seeking solace amidst their busy schedules while reminding us that even institutions rooted in commerce can appreciate nature's serenity. In times past, Coldstream Guards stood vigilant outside, protecting what lay within these hallowed halls. Their presence evokes feelings of security and reassurance that have become synonymous with this esteemed establishment throughout centuries gone by. John Doyle's creation titled "Deficiency.