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. ^ a b "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.


Allikas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Former_Bank_of_England,_Bristol
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