Founded in 1694, the Bank of England (BoE) is the central bank of the United Kingdom (UK). Known as ‘The old lady of Threadneedle Street’, the bank’s mission is "to promote the good of the ...

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Learn the story of the Bank of England from its foundation in 1694 to its role today. Its historical displays include material drawn from the Bank's own collections of documents, prints ...