The Old Bank of England
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| The Old Bank of England | |
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.jpg) Southwest view of the Old Bank of England in Fleet Street | |
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| Location | 194 Fleet Street |
| Coordinates | 51°30′50.27″N 0°6′41.35″W / 51.5139639°N 0.1114861°W |
| Built | 1886 |
| Architect | Sir Arthur Blomfield |
| Architectural style(s) | 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 a public house at 194 Fleet Street, where the City of London meets the City of Westminster.
It was constructed on a corner site in 1886 by Sir Arthur Blomfield in a grand Italianate style, the interior having three large chandeliers with a detailed plaster ceiling. It is a Grade II listed building.[1][2]
The building was occupied by the Law Courts branch of the Bank 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 the Crown Jewels for a period as well.[5] The pub is close to where the fictional Sweeney Todd is said to have plied his trade.[6]
The pub is currently operated by McMullen's Brewery.
