This large, imposing building is also known as the Old Lady of Threadneedle Street. It is the UK's central bank. Founded in 1694, nationalised in 1946 and gaining independence in 1997, it is the second oldest central bank in the world. There is a museum with an interesting collection of objects from the bank's history. Through old bank notes and furniture, the colourful past of this massive financial institution is celebrated.

Address

Threadneedle St, London EC2R 8AH

Getting There

Tube: Northern, Central, Waterloo and City lines (Bank); District and Circle lines (Monument).

Bus: Lines 8, 11, 23, 25, 26, 47, 48, 133, 141, 149 and 242 (Threadneedle Street).