Bank of England Museum
June 27th 2008 03:30
The Bank of England Museum offers a rich history and time-line of the Bank of England since its inception in 1694 to becoming the United Kingdom's central bank.
On display at the museum include many historical material drawn from the Bank's own collections of books, documents, silver, prints, paintings, banknotes, coins and photographs. Also displayed are gold - including Roman and modern gold bars - alongside pikes and muskets once used to defend the Bank. Computer technology and audio visual displays explain the Bank's present day role.
Gold bars at the Bank of England Museum
When?
Open Monday to Friday: 10:00am - 5:00pm.
Where?
Bank of England Museum
Bartholomew Lane,
London, EC2R 8AH.
How much?
Admission is FREE.
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