Former Bank of England, Bristol

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Former Bank of England
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Former Bank of England Branch, Broad Street, Bristol (geograph 3755097)
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Location within Bristol
General information
Town or city Bristol
Country England
Coordinates 51°27′19″N2°35′38″W / 51.455257°N 2.593932°W / 51.455257; -2.593932
Construction started1844
Completed1847
Client Bank of England
Design and construction
Architect(s) Charles Robert Cockerell

The Former Bank of England (grid reference ST592733 ) 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.


Francis Glennie, a son of clergyman John Glennie and also brother to Reginald Glennie worked here as a cashier.

References

  1. 1 2 "Nos.13 AND 14 Former Bank of England". historicengland.org.uk. Retrieved 16 March 2007.
  2. ↑ Burrough, THB (1970). Bristol. London: Studio Vista. ISBN   0-289-79804-3.
  3. ↑ Walter Ison (1978). The Georgian buildings of Bristol. Kingsmead Press. p. 33. ISBN   0-901571-88-1.


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