7.6K views · 124 reactions | Discover the origins of the Bank of England! In 1694, 1,500 people-including King William and Queen Mary-invested in a venture to raise £1.2 million for the Government. From chemists like Thomas Smith investing £25 to royalty contributing £10,000, their stories are preserved in this ledger. 勞 Our Archive holds over 80,000 items, capturing the Bank’s 300-year history. Explore it for yourself, our Archive is open to the public! | Bank of England | Facebook

Today we’re launching a new ‘look and feel’ for our content. This will help make our communications more inclusive and accessible for everyone. Our new logo is just the words ‘Bank of England’. This means it’s easier to use across all formats. Plus, our Britannia symbol has a new simplified look to work on all digital devices. Find out more by visiting our website: https://b-o-e.uk/3Hy2deZ | Bank of England