Bank of England Base

Bank of England Museum    

www.bankofengland.co.uk
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The Bank of England Museum has a unique selection of displays and exhibits, covering our role in maintaining monetary and financial stability through to our banknote gallery and gold vaults. …
The Bank of England Museum has a unique selection of displays and exhibits, covering our role in maintaining monetary and financial stability through to our banknote gallery and gold vaults. Discover the history of the Bank, its buildings, and the people who have shaped it over more than 300 years.

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Oct 30, 2024
Interesting museum tracing the history the Bank of England and it's role, bank note production and looking at what the future might hold as the use of cash diminishes. Full review by John F
Oct 23, 2024
Free museum experience. Very informative. I enjoyed learning about George Sampson the initial architect of the bank and the Goldsmith family in the 16th century. The museum staff were friendly too. Full review by Harrisfc
Oct 11, 2024
I've been to very many museums in London. This was one I'd never even heard of. Whilst it is comparatively small, I thought it was very varied and interesting. We stayed over 2 hours but suspect for … Full review by Barbara1407
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The Bank of England Museum is located within the Bank of England in the City of London. Its entrance is in Bartholomew Lane, off Threadn…
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Established as early as in the 17th century, this bank is the central bank of UK. Though you can't actually access the Bank, you can pay …
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Since its establishment in 1694 as the central bank of England, the role of the institution famously known as the "Old Lady of Threadn…
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This museum is housed within the Bank of England, in the heart of London. It traces the history of the Bank, also known as the "Old La…
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Facts

Established:1988
Located:City of London, London, EC2R
Type:Bank of England Museum

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can I exchange for the old pound sterling for the new ones?
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Not at the museum but you can at the actual Bank of England.
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Answer by Tom H · May 7, 2023
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Did you have to queue to get in? If so what time of day did you go? Thanks
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Walked straight in. We arrived late morning. It wasn't during school holidays and in fact there were not that many people there.
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How much was the ticket to get in?
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It was free
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How long does it take to go round?
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Give yourself an hour to read everything, take part in the interactive displays and go back to see things that really interest you. There is a display to lift up a solid gold bar with one …
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Give yourself an hour to read everything, take part in the interactive displays and go back to see things that really interest you. There is a display to lift up a solid gold bar with one hand, which is fun, but I arrived just after a party of college kids so it took a while of waiting in line to get to it. Entry is free and the displays are well laid out; there is airport style security with Xray machines on entry, so don't bring any bulky bags - the security process can be slow if you are behind a large party. It is also worth going into the actual banking hall next door to see the magnificent room.
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When did banknotes featuring the portrait of King Charles III enter circulation?
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We began issuing banknotes featuring the King's portrait on 5 June 2024. Although the King’s portrait appears on all four denominations of our polymer banknotes (£5...
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