Former Bank of England, Grade I listed bank building in Broad Street, Bristol, England.
The Former Bank of England is a three-story limestone structure on Broad Street with giant Doric columns and a central banking hall arranged in an L-shaped layout. The building now houses the Bristol Citizens Advice Bureau and is characterized by its distinctive architectural proportions.
Architect Charles Robert Cockerell designed this bank branch, which opened in 1847 during Britain's period of industrial and economic expansion. The building's construction marked the financial sector's confidence in Bristol's growing commercial importance.
The building displays Greek Revival features from the 1840s through its symmetrical facade and ornate cast-iron details inside. These architectural choices reflected the tastes of wealthy merchants and bankers of that era.
The building is easy to locate on Broad Street and sits among other historical structures in the area. Visitors should be aware that the building now houses an advice bureau and may have limited public access to certain interior areas.
The interior features a cantilevered stone staircase with paired cast-iron balusters and colored glass illuminating the passageway. These crafted details showcase the careful workmanship that defined bank buildings of that era.
Location: City of Bristol
Inception: 1847
Architects: Charles Robert Cockerell
GPS coordinates: 51.45525,-2.59400
Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:20
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