01/06/2020
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The Bank of England is the United Kingdom’s central bank. It has a unique role in our economy, promoting the good of the people of the United Kingdom by maintaining monetary and financial stability. However our Museum is about much more than money! Discover the history of the Bank, its buildings, and the people who have shaped it over more than 300 years.
26/05/2020
Just in time for half term we’ve launched a new Home Learning Hub. It’s jam-packed with fun activities for all the family to get involved with. From drawing sheets, to word searches – there’s something for everyone! https://b-o-e.uk/2znjf2t
22/05/2020
James Gillray's iconic cartoon Political Ravishment was published on this day 1797. It is the first printed mention of the Bank of England's nickname The Old Lady of Threadneedle Street. Want to know more? Click here 👉 https://b-o-e.uk/2Xk0dlt
20/05/2020
In case you missed it, earlier this year we launched a new timeline looking back at past Bank of England governors! Using historic photographs from the Bank of England Archive, it covers governors from 1842 - 1944, including Montagu Norman and Walter Cunliffe. https://b-o-e.uk/2ToM8C2
19/05/2020
This week we're participating in the great #ArchiveZ! Our 'B' for this week is architect Herbert Baker, designer of the current Bank of England building. Baker's design at the time was seen as controversial by many, but it is now registered as a Grade 1 listed monument. Many photographs of the rebuilt 'Baker Bank' as it was when it was finished in 1939 are now held in the Bank of England Archive.
#architecture #building #design #cityoflondon
06/05/2020
If you are interested in the subjects of architecture, design or construction, don't forget to check out our online photograph galleries. Compiled using prints from the Bank's historic photograph collection, we can look back on the Bank's rebuilding during the 1920s.
Hundreds of photographs were taken on a near daily basis and they illustrate well the first hand changes across the building site as it took place over the decade and into the 1930s. The building as it now stands on Threadneedle Street was completed just before the outbreak of the Second World War.
https://b-o-e.uk/2yyE5Lx
22/04/2020
The role of the Bank of England - Part 1: Money
Even though the museum is closed - you can still access our educational resources online! Our 'Keeping on an even keel' films are perfect for KS4+ and explore the Bank of England's main roles and responsibilities in 7 short modules. You can view it for free here: https://b-o-e.uk/3btzYyR
Keeping on an even keel: the role of the Bank of England is a short film that uses nautical metaphors and animation to explain the Bank's roles and responsib...
08/04/2020
Our collection of counterfeits from the 19th & 20th century feature quite a few hand drawn wonders. Needless to say that some forgers were not natural born artists and that some of the finer design elements were lost. This can be seen best in relation to Daniel Maclise’s iconic design of Britannia, which featured on Bank of England banknotes from 1855 – 1950. Here are some of the least convincing copies that we have come across so far – but which do you think is the worst? Vote in the comments below!
04/04/2020
William Cotton was Governor of the Bank of England between 1842-1845. As well as working in the Bank, he was a philanthropist and supporter of moral reform during the 19th century. He is thought to have donated a tenth of his income to charity, whilst also focussing his time on the parish of Bethnal Green and funding the building of St. Thomas church. In fact, a public subscription led to the installation of a memorial window to commemorate Cotton's life in St. Paul's Cathedral. Sadly, this was destroyed during the Second World War.
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#BoEArchive #archives #history #bankofengland #governor #nineteenthcentury
02/04/2020
Do you know that we run relaxed opening events for people with autism and other sensory difficulties twice a year? Here are some snapshots from our first event back in February. Keep an eye on our website as we’ll announce the date for the second event later in the year! #WorldAutismAwarenessDay #MusAccess
19/03/2020
On this day 1993, the £20 series D banknote featuring Shakespeare was withdrawn from circulation.
The final design featured a scene from Romeo and Juliet, one of his most famous plays. However, they trialled the design with lots of others. Here is an alternate design showing a vignette taken from Much Ado About Nothing. Can you guess which scene it is? 🤔 #numismatics #quiz
17/03/2020
Our museum is temporarily closed. All our museum events during April and May are cancelled. This is due to Government advice on Covid-19. We are sorry for any inconvenience.
You can keep up to date with our news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. We hope you stay safe and we are able to welcome you back to our museum soon.
17/03/2020
Yesterday we welcomed our 121st Governor to the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey! We are excited to share images from the historic photograph collection in our new timeline showing some of our past governors. Travel back in time and have a look at the many governors who have served the Bank of England since the 1840s. Artworks of some of our earliest governors can also be viewed on the ArtUK website. https://b-o-e.uk/38YLyjj
08/03/2020
Happy International Women's Day! A short history on 'Women in the Bank' published in 2017 is a fascinating read about the story of women at the Bank of England since 1894.
#IWD2020
https://b-o-e.uk/2Tz3T1U
06/03/2020
Have you seen this contraption before? It is a coin sorter from c.1895. It was invented to save time when sorting coins of varying size and value - and who doesn’t want to spend less time doing that?
You can see this and other fascinating items in our free exhibition, ‘325 years, 325 objects’. https://b-o-e.uk/39qsI5E #BoE325 #LifeHack
06/03/2020
Another piece of fantastic design work by Roger Withington. Roger primarily worked on the Series D banknotes issued during the 1970s - 1990s. For his design, he created an entirely new design for HM Queen Elizabeth II. This set of design work, he focused on the different robes, crowns, tiaras that she had worn at previous public engagements and seeing how these translated into a design. This design is for the Garter Robe, which was eventually chosen for the series D portrait design. Sadly, the Queen's portrait is only from the shoulder - so we miss all this fantastic detail on the robes.
05/03/2020
It is illegal to copy a banknote when the result could be mistaken for a genuine note. That would be very unlikely with this 'unicorn money' from the Magic Mike Live show! It's on display at the moment in our newly updated Banknote Gallery. We wonder if Channing Tatum will pop in to see it…
25/02/2020
We only have a few places left on our free audio described tour on 13 March. Come along for a chance to explore the museum and get hands on with history! To book please see our website https://b-o-e.uk/38WljuM
#access #adtour #audiodescribed
19/02/2020
Celebrate the launch of the new polymer £20 in our museum tomorrow where you can pose as JMW Turner on our banknote cut out board! #thenew20
17/02/2020
Don’t miss our free storytelling sessions this half-term on all things gold! Places are limited, so ensure to get here in good time to collect your ticket from the information desk https://b-o-e.uk/2P0J3WJ
05/02/2020
This collection of newspaper articles, photographs and postcards cover the discovery of counterfeit banknotes from the bottom of Lake Toplitz (Toplitzee).
Lake Toplitz is tucked away in Totes Gebirge, Austria, about 40 miles from Salzburg. The lake itself is very inaccessible, with only a dirt path to lead you there and is frozen over for around 5 months of the year. Around 300 feet deep, the lake is exceptionally treacherous and several people have even died trying to explore its depths. Below 60 feet, the water has a high level of salt and very little oxygen, meaning very little marine life can exist - but also nothing can rot or decompose.
There are no firm figures about how many counterfeit banknotes were recovered out of Lake Toplitz, but it has been estimated as between 425,000 - 3 million (approx. £516 million). All of these counterfeits were manufactured during the Second World War as part of Operation Bernhard.
31/01/2020
Explore 325 years of fascinating history in our new exhibition ‘325 Years, 325 Objects’. It features rare items from our vast collection. Free entry. https://b-o-e.uk/2S5UwF1
25/01/2020
Fair fa' your honest, sonsie face,
Great chieftain o the puddin'-race!
Aboon them a' ye tak your place,
Painch, tripe, or thairm:
Weel are ye worthy o' a grace
As lang's my arm.
Happy #BurnsNight all!
📷: portrait of Robert Burns from the £5 Clydesdale banknote.
21/01/2020
Bank of England
Bank of England
Not long to go: #TheNew20 is coming in 1 month.
Grab some popcorn and watch the movie! 😃🍿
Find out more: TheNew20.co.uk
20/01/2020
#OTD in 1837, architect Sir John Soane died. One of his most recognised pieces of work was the Bank of England which he designed in the late 18th century. Much of the building remained until the 1920s when it was demolished to make way for a larger building on Threadneedle Street. The old 'Soane' Bank of England can be explored via our new online gallery #BoEArchive https://b-o-e.uk/3698hb8
17/01/2020
Dividend Day
Peek inside the 19th century Bank of England! This painting by George Elgar Hicks shows our customers back in 1859. It even shows off some of John Soane's original architectural designs. Soane lived around the corner at Lincolns Inn (now Sir John Soane's Museum). See more of our objects here: https://b-o-e.uk/2ucbHfC
16/01/2020
Apart from being really cool, did you know about the symbolism behind dragons? 🐉 Often depicted as evil, they also can be used to represent power, strength and hidden knowledge. Stephen Gooden designed a ten shilling note which featured a fantastic dragon design in green, orange and gold. Sadly the 10 shilling was never issued, but it's still a gorgeous design!
#numsimatics
14/01/2020
Bank of England
Not long to go: #TheNew20 is coming in 1 month.
Can you guess how many twenties appear in the image?
Leave a comment below 😃🥳
13/01/2020
We're open again for the new year - check out our What's On guide to see all the fun events we've got lined up for this year! https://b-o-e.uk/2Nm0wIl
10/01/2020
Banknotes have changed a lot over time. For nearly 150 years, they looked like this £10 note issued in 1767. Today, banknotes have colourful intricate designs that incorporate a range of security features. You can see rare historical notes and other fascinating items in our new exhibition, ‘325 years, 325 objects’. https://b-o-e.uk/305sn4C #BoE325
10/01/2020
Bank Restriction Note
Why is Britannia shown eating her children on this imitation banknote? The note was designed as a protest against the harsh penalties for forging banknotes. See if you can spot any other gory details. See more of our objects here: https://b-o-e.uk/2Td41nY
06/01/2020
If you are interested in design or architecture, then check out our latest online gallery! Historic photographs from the Bank of England Archive show the finished Bank of England building which was designed by architect Herbert Baker in the 1920s and includes beautiful intricate detail. https://b-o-e.uk/2QtpfMx
03/01/2020
This shoe is one of the Roman artefacts that was found under the Bank of England building
On trend 2000 years ago! Many Roman artefacts were found under the Bank of England building. Some are now in the Museum of London but others, like this shoe, are part of our collection.
See more of our objects here: https://b-o-e.uk/2QjvcvC
27/12/2019
St Christopher Statue
Our war memorial commemorates Bank of England staff who died in the two world wars. It was designed by British sculptor Richard Reginald Gouldon, a member of Royal Society of Sculptors and The Art Workers' Guild. Gouldon served with the Corps of Royal Engineers during the First World War. See more of our objects here: https://b-o-e.uk/2F3o2oB
27/12/2019
Explore 325 years of fascinating history in our new exhibition ‘325 Years, 325 Objects’. It features rare items from our vast collection. Free entry: https://b-o-e.uk/2QoY0Bv
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Dividend Day
Peek inside the 19th century Bank of England! This painting by George Elgar Hicks shows our customers back in 1859. It even shows off some of John Soane's original architectural designs. Soane lived around the corner at Lincolns Inn (now Sir John Soane's Museum). See more of our objects here: https://b-o-e.uk/2ucbHfC
Bank Restriction Note
Why is Britannia shown eating her children on this imitation banknote? The note was designed as a protest against the harsh penalties for forging banknotes. See if you can spot any other gory details. See more of our objects here: https://b-o-e.uk/2Td41nY
This shoe is one of the Roman artefacts that was found under the Bank of England building
On trend 2000 years ago! Many Roman artefacts were found under the Bank of England building. Some are now in the Museum of London but others, like this shoe, are part of our collection. See more of our objects here: https://b-o-e.uk/2QjvcvC
St Christopher Statue
Our war memorial commemorates Bank of England staff who died in the two world wars. It was designed by British sculptor Richard Reginald Gouldon, a member of Royal Society of Sculptors and The Art Workers' Guild. Gouldon served with the Corps of Royal Engineers during the First World War. See more of our objects here: https://b-o-e.uk/2F3o2oB
Womans Porter Hat
It’s hat season! Would you wear a hat like this? 👒 It was designed for the women porters who started working at the Bank of England during the First World War. See more of our objects here: https://b-o-e.uk/36T6OGt
Pinwheel Calculator
Can you guess what this strange contraption is for? We bet someone at the Science Museum guessed right! Have you worked it out? It’s a (rather large) calculator. See more of our objects here: https://b-o-e.uk/2YItvul
Perfume burner
Check out this fancy perfume burner! It was designed by Matthew Boulton who currently features on our £50 banknote – soon to be replaced by Alan Turing. You can see more of Boulton’s work at his former home, Soho House Museum. See more of our objects here: https://b-o-e.uk/2OYUPkR
Look at this beautiful blue onion Meissen centrepiece
Look at this beautiful blue onion Meissen centrepiece! Did you know the Meissen was founded over 200 years ago? They still make porcelain in the blue onion pattern today! See more of our objects here: https://b-o-e.uk/2R2AVGR
Topolski 1 MP4
Our free temporary exhibition Drawing Debden gives you a fantastic insight into the banknote printing process through the expressionist artworks of Feliks Topolski. Find out more and view exclusive online content here https://b-o-e.uk/2FTX0kY #TopolskiBoE
Topolski 1 MP4
Looking for things to do in January? Why not visit our temporary exhibition Feliks Topolski: Drawing Debden which explores the banknote printing process in the 1950s through Topolski's incredibly vivid drawings. #TopolskiBoE
Topolski installation time lapse wide version
Ever wondered how we install exhibitions? Here's a time lapse video our collections staff working on our current exhibition 'Feliks Topolski: Drawing Debden' #TopolskiTuesday #TopolskiBOE #behindthescenes
Topolski 2 MP4
Our new exhibition Feliks Topolski: Drawing Debden opens today until Spring 2019 🎉 #TopolskiBoE
Our family summer event #Goldrush starts on Monday. Follow the clues to solve the puzzle and win yourself some goodies! #free #summerevent https://b-o-e.uk/2uTMhjA
Museums at Night
Join us for a night at the museum on Friday 18 May from 5.30pm. It’s free! https://b-o-e.uk/2rBOvn3 #museumsatnight #TGIF
Explore Your Archive - Bank of England
Mike, our Archive Manager, joined the Bank of England 13 years ago today. So a perfect opportunity for us to revisit this film of him talking about his favourite item from the #BoEarchive: Bank Stock ledger No.1
Museums at Night
A rare opportunity for an evening visit, with a spooky spin! With over 325 years of history, it's not surprising that the Bank of England has a few ghost stories to tell. Listen to the spooky tale of the Bank's nun at our #free #Museumsatnight event on Friday 27 October. http://bankofeng.uk/M9K430fXBGs
Museums at Night
Exciting news! Our #MuseumsAtNight event is back on Friday 27 October, with a spooky spin! Listen to the mysterious tale of the Bank's nun retold by our storyteller at 6pm, 7pm and 8pm, plus much more. http://bankofeng.uk/6ebc30fW07n
Banknote Detectives
Do you have what it takes to be a banknote detective? Grab a detectives badge and magnifying glass 🔍 and head round the museum, looking for fingerprints and solving clues. #familyfun #schoolholidays
Banknote Detectives
We need your help this summer to identify the real name of the banknote forger ‘Old Patch’. Come to our free event and solve the puzzles inside the museum to crack the case. #banknotedetectives #familyfun
Stories from the City
Exciting news! Our brand new exhibition ‘Stories from the City’ opens on Wednesday 19 July. Pop by and check it out! #CityStories2017
Museums at Night
What are your plans for Friday night? Why not join us for this rare opportunity to explore our museum after dark! #MuseumsAtNight #Free
Museums at night
Exciting news! We will be opening our doors after dark on Friday 19 May for #MuseumsatNight. We have plenty of exciting events lined up, including the chance to get your hands on some unseen objects from our collection. Pop it in your diaries now! http://bankofeng.uk/qr2530bbWEf
Welcome to the Banknote Gallery
How have banknotes changed over the past 300 years? Visit our new Banknote Gallery to find out.
Bank of England Museum - #MuseumsAtNight
Ever wondered what happens in the Bank of England Museum after dark? Join our #MuseumsAtNight free event this Friday 28 October.
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Amazing little museum. We are really glad we came yesterday. 😁
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Visting the Bank of England to have a word with Governor Mark Carney