The Former Bank of England building at 82 King Street, Manchester, is a historic banking building. It has been recognised as a Grade I listed building, maintained by Manchester City Council.[1] It was designed by Charles Robert Cockerell and constructed in the 1840s, being completed in 1846.[2]
| Former Bank of England Building, Manchester | |
|---|---|
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  Location within Greater Manchester | |
| General information | |
| Town or city | Manchester |
| Country | England |
| Coordinates | 53°28′53″N 2°14′36″W / 53.481372°N 2.243387°W |
| Completed | 1846 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Charles Robert Cockerell |
| Designations | |
Listed Building – Grade I | |
| Official name | Bank of England Trustee Savings Bank |
| Designated | 25 February 1952 |
| Reference no. | 1291596 |
It was occupied by the local agency of the Bank of England from 1847 to 1970, and the Bank returned to the site in 1998, moving into some of the modern offices built at the rear of the original building.
See also
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References
edit- ^ "Listed buildings in Manchester by street (K)". Manchester City Council. Retrieved 14 December 2007.
- ^ Canniffe, Eamonn (1998). Manchester Architecture Guide. University of Manchester. p. 35. ISBN 1-900756-06-4.
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