The Bank of England started operating in Threadneedle
Street 250 years ago on 5 June 1734. It had opened 40 years earlier in the reign of William and Mary. What began as a commercial concern developed into a supreme example of a bank with a national conscience.
A look back to the dramatic beginnings of this famous institution.
With contributions from c. w. MCMAHON, Deputy Governor;
D. H. F. SOMERSET, Chief Cashier; JOHN KEYWORTH , Curator, Bank of England Museum; RAYMOND WOOD , Senior Gatekeeper
Narrator NIGEL ANTHONY Guide CAROLE BOYD
With PETER ACRE. JOHN BOTT.
BERNARD BROWN. ARNOLD DIAMOND.
WILLIAM EEDLE , ANTHONY HALL ,
CLIVE PANTO, MARK ROLSTON , HILDA SCHRODER and DAVID SINCLAIR Compiled and directed by JOHN THEOCHARIS Stereo