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 | |
|---|---|
.jpg.webp) Former Bank of England Branch, Broad Street, Bristol (geograph 3755097) | |
  Location within Bristol | |
| General information | |
| Town or city | Bristol |
| Country | England |
| Coordinates | 51.455257°N 2.593932°W |
| Construction started | 1844 |
| Completed | 1847 |
| Client | Bank of England |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Charles 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
- "Nos.13 AND 14 Former Bank of England". historicengland.org.uk. Retrieved 16 March 2007.
- Burrough, THB (1970). Bristol. London: Studio Vista. ISBN 0-289-79804-3.
- Walter Ison (1978). The Georgian buildings of Bristol. Kingsmead Press. p. 33. ISBN 0-901571-88-1.
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