Is The Bank of England Haunted? 👻 #AskACurator Day 2021
Bank Restriction Note
Why is Britannia shown eating a child on this imitation banknote? This note was designed by George Cruikshank as a protest against the harsh penalties for forging banknotes in the 1800’s. Find out more on our Objects in Focus tour on SMARTIFY !
Audio described recording of Britannia relief
As part of World Sight Day 2020, we’re unveiling some brand new audio described content for those who are blind or partially sighted. This clip explores the Britannia relief which has been the emblem of the Bank of England for centuries! Have a listen and let us know what you think!
Audio described recording Gold Bar
To celebrate World Sight Day 2020, we have created some brand new audio described content for those who are blind or partially sighted. Check out this clip which focuses on gold bars and their connection to the Bank of England. Have a listen and we would love to know what you think!
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.
The New Fiver - Unveiling on 2 June 2016
