Where: Threadneedle
Street (museum entrance in Bartholomew Lane)
What: Incorporated
under Royal Charter in 1694 to find for the Government £1,200,000
required for the war against France’s Louis XIV, the bank and museum
are housed in a seven storied building, rebuilt on its island
site of some three
acres, many old
features are reproduced and John Sloane’s old external
wall is preserved. Unfortunately the rest of his 18th century
masterpiece was 'replaced').
The Bank of
England still sets UK monetary policy. Find out about the history
of money
in the UK in the facinating museum.
Nearest
underground station: Bank
Museum
opening times: Monday
- Friday 10.00am
- 5.00pm.
Admission:
free
Website: bankofengland.co.uk/museum
London
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