Former Bank of England, Manchester

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
Former Bank of England, Manchester is located in Greater Manchester
Former Bank of England, Manchester
Location within Greater Manchester
General information
Town or cityManchester
CountryEngland
Coordinates53°28′53″N 2°14′36″W / 53.481372°N 2.243387°W / 53.481372; -2.243387
Completed1846
Design and construction
Architect(s)Charles Robert Cockerell
Designations
Listed Building – Grade I
Official nameBank of England Trustee Savings Bank
Designated25 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.

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References

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  1. ^ "Listed buildings in Manchester by street (K)". Manchester City Council. Retrieved 14 December 2007.
  2. ^ Canniffe, Eamonn (1998). Manchester Architecture Guide. University of Manchester. p. 35. ISBN 1-900756-06-4.