Former Bank of England, Bristol

Building in Bristol, England
51°27′19″N 2°35′38″W / 51.455257°N 2.593932°W / 51.455257; -2.593932Construction started1844Completed1847ClientBank of EnglandDesign and constructionArchitect(s)Charles Robert Cockerell

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]

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

  1. ^ a b "Nos.13 AND 14 Former Bank of England". historicengland.org.uk. Retrieved 16 March 2007.
  2. ^ Burrough, THB (1970). Bristol. London: Studio Vista. ISBN 0-289-79804-3.
  3. ^ Walter Ison (1978). The Georgian buildings of Bristol. Kingsmead Press. p. 33. ISBN 0-901571-88-1.


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