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Threadneedle Street Collection

Threadneedle Street, located in the heart of the City of London, is a historic and iconic street that has witnessed centuries of financial activity

Background imageThreadneedle Street Collection: Double decker bus in front of the Bank of England, Threadneedle Street

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

Background imageThreadneedle Street Collection: The Old Woman of Threadneedle Street, 1826. Artist: Standidge & Co

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

Background imageThreadneedle Street Collection: The national pop-shop in Threadneedle Street, 1826. Artist

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

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

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

Background imageThreadneedle Street Collection: The Royal Exchange, London, c. 1900 (b/w photo)

The Royal Exchange, London, c. 1900 (b/w photo)
XJF283184 The Royal Exchange, London, c.1900 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection

Background imageThreadneedle Street Collection: London in 1888: From the Poultry to Bishopsgate Street and to Whitechapel (engraving)

London in 1888: From the Poultry to Bishopsgate Street and to Whitechapel (engraving)
7188741 London in 1888: From the Poultry to Bishopsgate Street and to Whitechapel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageThreadneedle Street Collection: Study for The Royal Exchange, from Microcosm of London, c. 1809

Study for The Royal Exchange, from Microcosm of London, c. 1809

Background imageThreadneedle Street Collection: The Bank, 1850-1900. Creator: Unknown

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"

Background imageThreadneedle Street Collection: Bank of England and Royal Exchange, Threadneedle Street, City of London, 1890 (b / w photo)

Bank of England and Royal Exchange, Threadneedle Street, City of London, 1890 (b / w photo)
1786159 Bank of England and Royal Exchange, Threadneedle Street, City of London, 1890 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Background imageThreadneedle Street Collection: Head Offices of the Capital And Counties Bank (b / w photo)

Head Offices of the Capital And Counties Bank (b / w photo)
3650481 Head Offices of the Capital And Counties Bank (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Head Offices of the Capital And Counties Bank)

Background imageThreadneedle Street Collection: Royal Exchange, London, , c. 1890-1900 (photochrom)

Royal Exchange, London, , c. 1890-1900 (photochrom)
5242386 Royal Exchange, London, , c.1890-1900 (photochrom) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageThreadneedle Street Collection: North west view of the antient structure of Merchant Taylors Hall (engraving)

North west view of the antient structure of Merchant Taylors Hall (engraving)
614168 North west view of the antient structure of Merchant Taylors Hall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageThreadneedle Street Collection: St Bene t s, Fink, Threadneedle-Street (engraving)

St Bene t s, Fink, Threadneedle-Street (engraving)
1101558 St Bene t s, Fink, Threadneedle-Street (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Bene t s, Fink, Threadneedle-Street)

Background imageThreadneedle Street Collection: Old and new buildings in Threadneedle Street, London (engraving)

Old and new buildings in Threadneedle Street, London (engraving)
584217 Old and new buildings in Threadneedle Street, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old and new buildings in Threadneedle Street)

Background imageThreadneedle Street Collection: Fancy sale at the Hall of Commerce (engraving)

Fancy sale at the Hall of Commerce (engraving)
604643 Fancy sale at the Hall of Commerce (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fancy sale at the Hall of Commerce, Threadneedle Street, London)

Background imageThreadneedle Street Collection: The Old South Sea House, Threadneedle Street, London (engraving)

The Old South Sea House, Threadneedle Street, London (engraving)
664095 The Old South Sea House, Threadneedle Street, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old South Sea House, Threadneedle Street, London)

Background imageThreadneedle Street Collection: Royal Exchange and Bank of England, City of London (photo)

Royal Exchange and Bank of England, City of London (photo)
5996768 Royal Exchange and Bank of England, City of London (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Exchange and Bank of England, City of London)

Background imageThreadneedle Street Collection: The Baltic, Threadneedle Street (litho)

The Baltic, Threadneedle Street (litho)
6024857 The Baltic, Threadneedle Street (litho) by Luker, William (1820-92); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Baltic, Threadneedle Street)

Background imageThreadneedle Street Collection: Moxhays building on Threadneedle Street (engraving)

Moxhays building on Threadneedle Street (engraving)
604656 Moxhays building on Threadneedle Street (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moxhays building on Threadneedle Street, London)

Background imageThreadneedle Street Collection: Interior of the Hall of Commerce (engraving)

Interior of the Hall of Commerce (engraving)
604652 Interior of the Hall of Commerce (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of the Hall of Commerce, Threadneedle Street, London)

Background imageThreadneedle Street Collection: The Royal Exchange, Threadneedle Street, London (engraving)

The Royal Exchange, Threadneedle Street, London (engraving)
586684 The Royal Exchange, Threadneedle Street, London (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Exchange, Threadneedle Street)

Background imageThreadneedle Street Collection: The South Sea House, Threadneedle Street, London - The Quadrangle (engraving)

The South Sea House, Threadneedle Street, London - The Quadrangle (engraving)
583799 The South Sea House, Threadneedle Street, London - The Quadrangle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The South Sea House, Threadneedle Street)

Background imageThreadneedle Street Collection: Bank of England, London. Postcard sent in 1913

Bank of England, London. Postcard sent in 1913
660592 Bank of England, London. Postcard sent in 1913. by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Background imageThreadneedle Street Collection: Underground London. At the busiest crossing in the world (litho)

Underground London. At the busiest crossing in the world (litho)
3627056 Underground London. At the busiest crossing in the world (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Underground London. At the busiest crossing in the world)

Background imageThreadneedle Street Collection: Trade card of Money, hair cutter to the Emperor of Russia, the Duc d Angouleme

Trade card of Money, hair cutter to the Emperor of Russia, the Duc d Angouleme and the Duke of Wellington
3657234 Trade card of Money, hair cutter to the Emperor of Russia, the Duc d Angouleme and the Duke of Wellington, 46 Threadneedle Street, London (litho) by English School

Background imageThreadneedle Street Collection: Archaeology in London (engraving)

Archaeology in London (engraving)
1618892 Archaeology in London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Archaeology in London. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 1 April 1854)

Background imageThreadneedle Street Collection: The Queens Jubilee Festival, Tuesday, 21 June, the Illuminations (engraving)

The Queens Jubilee Festival, Tuesday, 21 June, the Illuminations (engraving)
1591242 The Queens Jubilee Festival, Tuesday, 21 June, the Illuminations (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens Jubilee Festival, Tuesday, 21 June)

Background imageThreadneedle Street Collection: The National Provincial Bank of England, Threadneedle Street, London, Mr John Gibson

The National Provincial Bank of England, Threadneedle Street, London, Mr John Gibson, Architect (engraving)
2812195 The National Provincial Bank of England, Threadneedle Street, London, Mr John Gibson, Architect (engraving) by English School

Background imageThreadneedle Street Collection: New Houses, Threadneedle-Street, London (engraving)

New Houses, Threadneedle-Street, London (engraving)
5213295 New Houses, Threadneedle-Street, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Houses, Threadneedle-Street, London)

Background imageThreadneedle Street Collection: Ancient Roman pavement found in Threadneedle Street, 1841 (engraving)

Ancient Roman pavement found in Threadneedle Street, 1841 (engraving)
3636069 Ancient Roman pavement found in Threadneedle Street, 1841 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Roman pavement found in Threadneedle Street)

Background imageThreadneedle Street Collection: The British and Irish Magnetic Telegraph Companys Offices, Threadneedle Street, London (engraving)

The British and Irish Magnetic Telegraph Companys Offices, Threadneedle Street, London (engraving)
583282 The British and Irish Magnetic Telegraph Companys Offices, Threadneedle Street, London (engraving) by English School

Background imageThreadneedle Street Collection: The South Sea House in Threadneedle Street, London (engraving)

The South Sea House in Threadneedle Street, London (engraving)
583279 The South Sea House in Threadneedle Street, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The South Sea House in Threadneedle Street)

Background imageThreadneedle Street Collection: St Bennet Finck, Threadneedle Street, London (engraving)

St Bennet Finck, Threadneedle Street, London (engraving)
582862 St Bennet Finck, Threadneedle Street, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Bennet Finck, Threadneedle Street, London)

Background imageThreadneedle Street Collection: The National Provincial Bank of England (engraving)

The National Provincial Bank of England (engraving)
604695 The National Provincial Bank of England (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The National Provincial Bank of England)

Background imageThreadneedle Street Collection: South Sea House, Threadneedle Street, from London and it

South Sea House, Threadneedle Street, from London and it
931507 South Sea House, Threadneedle Street, from London and its Environs in the Nineteenth Century pub. Jones & Co. 1827-1829 (engraving) by Shepherd

Background imageThreadneedle Street Collection: Bank of England, Threadneedle Street, City of London (b / w photo)

Bank of England, Threadneedle Street, City of London (b / w photo)
6015582 Bank of England, Threadneedle Street, City of London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bank of England, Threadneedle Street, City of London)

Background imageThreadneedle Street Collection: The British and Irish Magnetic Telegraph Companys Offices, Threadneedle-Street (engraving)

The British and Irish Magnetic Telegraph Companys Offices, Threadneedle-Street (engraving)
1609869 The British and Irish Magnetic Telegraph Companys Offices, Threadneedle-Street (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageThreadneedle Street Collection: Bank of London, Head Office, Threadneedle-Street (engraving)

Bank of London, Head Office, Threadneedle-Street (engraving)
1608432 Bank of London, Head Office, Threadneedle-Street (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bank of London, Head Office, Threadneedle-Street)

Background imageThreadneedle Street Collection: Interior of the Hall of Commerce, Threadneedle-Street (engraving)

Interior of the Hall of Commerce, Threadneedle-Street (engraving)
1587200 Interior of the Hall of Commerce, Threadneedle-Street (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of the Hall of Commerce, Threadneedle-Street)

Background imageThreadneedle Street Collection: The South Sea Company, and its House (engraving)

The South Sea Company, and its House (engraving)
1601923 The South Sea Company, and its House (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The South Sea Company, and its House)

Background imageThreadneedle Street Collection: The National and Provincial Bank of England, at the Corner of Threadneedle-Street

The National and Provincial Bank of England, at the Corner of Threadneedle-Street and Bishopsgate-Street (engraving)
1098903 The National and Provincial Bank of England, at the Corner of Threadneedle-Street and Bishopsgate-Street (engraving) by English School

Background imageThreadneedle Street Collection: Bank of England (b / w photo)

Bank of England (b / w photo)
3095043 Bank of England (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bank of England. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageThreadneedle Street Collection: Merchant Taylors Hall, Threadneedle Street, from London and it

Merchant Taylors Hall, Threadneedle Street, from London and it
931521 Merchant Taylors Hall, Threadneedle Street, from London and its Environs in the Nineteenth Century pub. Jones & Co

Background imageThreadneedle Street Collection: St Christophers Church, the Bank of England and St Bartholomews Church

St Christophers Church, the Bank of England and St Bartholomews Church, Threadneedle Street (engraving)
3103765 St Christophers Church, the Bank of England and St Bartholomews Church, Threadneedle Street (engraving) by English School

Background imageThreadneedle Street Collection: Bank of England, Great Hall, from Ackermanns Microcosm of London

Bank of England, Great Hall, from Ackermanns Microcosm of London
GHL6194 Bank of England, Great Hall, from Ackermanns Microcosm of London, 1809 (aquatint) by Rowlandson, T.(1756-1827) & Pugin, A.C.(1762-1832); London Metropolitan Archives

Background imageThreadneedle Street Collection: Princes Street, London (photo)

Princes Street, London (photo)
583781 Princes Street, London (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Princes Street, London; photograph); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection



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Threadneedle Street, located in the heart of the City of London, is a historic and iconic street that has witnessed centuries of financial activity. As you stroll along this bustling thoroughfare, you can't help but be captivated by its rich history and architectural marvels. One notable sight on the magnificent Bank of England, standing tall with its imposing facade. A double-decker bus passing in front adds a touch of modernity to this timeless scene, symbolizing the fusion of tradition and progress that defines London. Delving deeper into history, we encounter fascinating glimpses from centuries past. The Old Woman comes to life through an enchanting artwork by Standidge & Co. , reminding us that legends are woven into every corner of this storied street. In 1826, The National Pop-Shop thrived here as captured by an artist's brushstroke. This vibrant depiction transports us back to a time when commerce flourished amidst charming storefronts lining Threadneedle Street. The Royal Exchange looms majestically nearby; its grandeur evident even in vintage photographs from the turn-of-the-century. This hub of trade and commerce has long been at the heart of London's economic prowess. London in 1888 unfolds before our eyes through an intricate engraving showcasing Poultry to Bishopsgate Street and Whitechapel. It offers a glimpse into daily life during Victorian times when bustling crowds filled these streets with their energy and aspirations. A study for The Royal Exchange from Microcosm of London takes us back further still – to around 1809 – revealing how this architectural masterpiece was meticulously planned and executed with precision. As we explore further down Threadneedle Street, we stumble upon another iconic institution: The Bank. Its impressive structure stands as a testament to stability and financial might over several decades while shrouded in mystery due to being created by an unknown architect between 1850-1900.