Backpackers Guide to London
Bank of England Museum
Backpackers' Guide to London's Tourist Information | Backpackers' Guide to London Tourist Attractions | Backpackers' Guide to London's Historical Attractions | Backpackers' Guide to Shopping in London | Backpackers' Guide to Sport in London | Backpackers' Guide to Entertainment in London | Backpackers' Guide to Food in London | Backpackers' Guide to London Museums Touring England would not be complete without going to the popular Bank of England Museum. Being part of almost every tourist’s list of must-see places, it is a destination that receives thousands of tourists on a daily basis. Before visiting the historical museum, many tourists find it useful to locate an accommodation house near London’s famous historical spots. Ashlee House provides the perfect accommodation, while being few kilometers away from the key destinations. The Bank of England Museum has been in existence for more than 300 years. It has, therefore, accumulated a vast amount of items and memorabilia associated with London and its history. Some of these collections include banknotes, furniture, and tools used by the Bank, which have been displayed to showcase the evolution of the Bank and the banking industry as well. A visit to the bank is a memorable lesson in the country’s development as a financial and economic power. Tourists are also given the opportunity to lift a genuine gold bar, one of the several displays on the museum. Some find the interactive audio visual display on a foreign exchange market deal as very challenging. The museum also includes an audio tour about the officers and chief cashiers of the bank. People go to the Bank of England Museum to know the people and events that have shaped the banking industry of England. There is a timeline that particularly describes 27 key dates about the bank’s history and other crucial events shaping the bank. These stories from the past tell how the bank achieved its current status. There are certain days wherein the bank has special exhibitions and events. Residing in an accommodation house near the Bank of England Museum would make it easier to know if there are special events happening in the bank. The events range from exhibits about the Bank of England’s history to activities for children such as seasonal crafts and concerts.
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Ashlee House, 261-265 Grays Inn Road, London WC1X 8QT, England
Tel: +44 (0)20 7833 9400 Fax: +44 (0)20 7833 9677
