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Bank of England Museum
Bankside Gallery
Barnet Museum
Benjamin Franklin House
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Bank of England Museum F; S; C
In some circles the bank is known as the “Old Lady of Threadneedle Street’ and its museum,traces the Bank’s history from its foundation in 1694 to its current role as the nation’s central bank. The museum has a wide range of artifacts relating to currency and banking including some very old gold bars, a collection of pikes and muskets used to defend the bank when it was attacked in 1890 during the Gordon riots.
Apart from the expected displays of currency there are documents showing its association with famous people including George Washington. Other more surprising exhibits include a collection of relevant cartoons and a kids corner.
Bartholomew Lane (Off Threadneedle St), EC2R 8AH
Tel: 0207 601 5545
Bankside Gallery
Free
Interesting gallery run by the Royal Watercolour Society and the Royal Society of Painter Printmakers. The paintings exhibited are contemporary works produced by members of the societies many of which are for sale. The gallery features regular exhibitions.
40 Hopton Street
Southbank
London SE1 9JH
Telephone No 020 7928 7521
Barnet Museum F; R; LC
The Museum of the Barnet and District Local History Society. Probably the best place to find out about the ‘Battle of Barnet’, a significant if chaotic and much debated episode in the War of the Roses, as well as other more recent history of the area.
21 Wood Street, EN5 4BE
Tel: 0208 440 8066
Benjamin Franklin House TOURS M / ‘HISTORICAL EXPERIENCE’ H; R; Ind
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Benjamin Franklin (who’s father was English and who’s mother was an indigenous American) was born America but at the age of 18 moved to London for two years before returning to Philadelphia. He returned to London in 1757 and lived until 1775 in Craven Street though he often returned to America. By the time he had returned to London he had established himself as an inventor philosopher and scientist. Some historians cite another of his skills as those of a diplomat but during his time in London he became increasingly critical of the British rule of America and other colonies.
It is often thought that whilst in London he used his status to cause friction between the British authorities and the status quo in America who he believed should overthrow British governance. He is often described as the ‘Founding Father of the United States’ a strategy which he developed a stone’s throw from Trafalgar Square.. His former Georgian residence now serves as a museum and place of education.
also at this address the Hewson Anatomy School.
Free Admission Here With This Pass !
36 Craven Street, WC2N 5NF
Tel: 0207 839 2006
