Former Bank of England, Bristol explained

Former Bank of England
Location Town:Bristol
Location Country:England
Map Type:Bristol
Coordinates:51.4553°N -2.5939°W
Architect:Charles Robert Cockerell
Client:Bank of England
Construction Start Date:1844
Completion Date:1847

The Former Bank of England is a historic building at 13/14 Broad Street in Bristol, England. It was built as the site of a branch of The Bank of England.[1]

It was built in 1844-47 by Charles Robert Cockerell[2] with a Doric pseudo-portico of three bays recessed between low pavilions: the attic storey is arcaded with a triangular pediment.[3]

It has been designated by Historic England as a Grade I listed building.[1]

The building is now used as the Bristol Citizens Advice Bureau.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nos.13 AND 14 Former Bank of England . historicengland.org.uk . 2007-03-16.
  2. Book: Burrough, THB . Bristol . 1970 . Studio Vista . London . 0-289-79804-3 .
  3. Book: The Georgian buildings of Bristol . Walter Ison . 1978 . Kingsmead Press . 0-901571-88-1 . 33.