Bank of England

Bank of England

The Bank of England is the central bank of the United Kingdom. Sometimes known as the 'Old Lady' of Threadneedle Street, the Bank was founded in 1694, nationalised on 1 March 1946, and gained independence in 1997. Standing at the centre of the UK's financial system, the Bank is committed to promoting and maintaining monetary and financial stability as its contribution to a healthy economy.

Contact Details

Office Address

Bank of England
Threadneedle Street
London, UK EC2R 8AH
Phone: (44)-20-7601-4444
Fax: (44)-20-7601-5460

Executives

Chairman of Court

Sir David Lees

Governor; Chairman, Monetary Policy Committee

Mervyn Allister King

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