| The Old Bank of England | |
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.jpg) Southwest view of the Old Bank of England in Fleet Street | |
 Interactive map of The Old Bank of England | |
| Location | 194 Fleet Street |
| Coordinates | 51°30′50.27″N0°6′41.35″W / 51.5139639°N 0.1114861°W /51.5139639; -0.1114861 |
| Built | 1886 |
| Architect | SirArthur Blomfield |
| Architectural style | Italianate |
Listed Building – Grade II | |
| Official name | THE OLD BANK OF ENGLAND |
| Designated | 05-Jun-1972 |
| Reference no. | 1192681 |
The Old Bank of England is apublic house at 194Fleet Street, where theCity of London meets theCity of Westminster.
It was constructed on a corner site in 1886 by SirArthur Blomfield in a grandItalianate style, the interior having three large chandeliers with a detailed plaster ceiling. It is aGrade II listed building.[1][2]
The building was occupied by theLaw Courts branch of theBank of England from 1888 to 1975 before it was refurbished and put to its current use in 1994.[3][4] The vaults beneath the pub once contained gold bullion, and are said to have held theCrown Jewels for a period as well.[5] The pub is close to where the fictionalSweeney Todd is said to have plied his trade.[6]
The pub is currently operated byMcMullen's Brewery.
51°30′50″N0°06′41″W / 51.513963°N 0.111486°W /51.513963; -0.111486
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