Former Bank of England, Bristol

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]

Former Bank of England
Former Bank of England Branch, Broad Street, Bristol (geograph 3755097)
Location within Bristol
General information
Town or cityBristol
CountryEngland
Coordinates51.455257°N 2.593932°W / 51.455257; -2.593932
Construction started1844
Completed1847
ClientBank of England
Design and construction
ArchitectCharles Robert Cockerell

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.

See also

References

  1. "Nos.13 AND 14 Former Bank of England". historicengland.org.uk. Retrieved 2007-03-16.
  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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