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Bank of England Beadle, City of London

Bank of England Beadle, City of London.
1899

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1899 Bank Banking Beadle Employment Finance Financial Money Security


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The Bank of England Beadle, City of London (1899) This evocative photograph, taken in 1899, captures the image of a Bank of England Beadle standing guard on the bustling streets of the City of London. The Bank of England Beadles were an integral part of the financial district's history, responsible for maintaining order and ensuring the safety of the bank's employees and visitors. Dressed in their distinctive uniforms, the Beadle in this photograph wears a tall, cylindrical hat adorned with a badge, a long, red coat, and carries a large, ornate wooden box. The box, known as a "mace-box," contained the ceremonial mace, which the Beadles used to maintain order and control crowds. The photograph offers a glimpse into the late Victorian era, a time when the City of London was the financial hub of the British Empire. The Bank of England, the oldest central bank in the English-speaking world, was at the heart of this financial powerhouse. The Beadles played a crucial role in maintaining the order and security necessary for the smooth functioning of the banking industry. The photograph also reveals the hustle and bustle of the City of London during this period. The busy street scene in the background is filled with men in various stages of employment, from the formally dressed bank employees to the laborers in their work clothes. The horse-drawn carriages and the omnibuses add to the sense of movement and activity. This photograph is an important historical record of the Bank of England Beadles and their role in maintaining order and security in the City of London during the late Victorian era. It offers a unique insight into the daily life of the financial district and the people who worked and visited it during this period.

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