This fascinating Museum, located within the impressive walls of the Bank of England, tells the history of the Bank from its foundation in 1694 to the …
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Feb 26, 2025
This is a very important museum and it’s free to enter. It all begun with Gold Smiths in charge, read about them in the museum you will find how interesting this museum’s history is! You will learn …Full review by mariana1158
Feb 14, 2025
Great FREE museum for an hour or so. Lots of displays and mini movies. There are FREE audio tours that you can listen to by scanning QR Codes with your phone. You get to try and lift a gold bar - but…Full review by shamrock_madison
Dec 17, 2024
This may not be for everyone but it’s free and on a rainy stormy day in London… Is your smart phone and QR codes for the best information but it gives an opportunity to see in this building and lea…Full review by SJC94
Did you have to queue to get in? If so what time of day did you go? Thanks
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No queue just walked straight in its free as well. Can't see you'd ever need to queue although I would think you'd have to notify them if it was a group.
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When did banknotes featuring the portrait of King Charles III enter circulation?
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We began issuing banknotes featuring the King's portrait on 5 June 2024. Although the King’s portrait appears on all four denominations of our polymer banknotes (£5...