Former Bank of England, Grade I listed building in King Street, Manchester, England.
The Former Bank of England building spans three floors and features giant columns with a pediment across its sandstone and limestone facade.
The structure, completed in 1846 by architect Charles Robert Cockerell, operated as a Bank of England branch until 1970.
The building represents the financial development of Manchester during the industrial revolution, marking its role as a major economic center.
Located at 82 King Street, the building now functions as office spaces while maintaining its original architectural elements.
The interior contains a tunnel vault leading to a saucer dome supported by four cast-iron Tuscan columns with pierced capitals.
Location: Manchester
Inception: 1846
Architects: Charles Robert Cockerell
Floors above the ground: 3
Made from material: sandstone, Portland limestone
GPS coordinates: 53.48140,-2.24339
Latest update: March 16, 2025 11:34
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