First Bank of England Branch plaque

The public map records this plaque for First Bank of England Branch. Its recorded inscription reads: The first Bank of England branch outside London opened here on 19th July 1826 in what was formerly the premises of bankers Turner, Turner and Morris. The Bank started to open branches to enable it to take further control of the banknote circulation, follo

The first Bank of England branch outside London opened here on 19th July 1826, marking a significant expansion in the Bank's operations and its increased role in controlling national banknote circulation.