7.6K views · 122 reactions | Discover the origins of the Bank of England! In 1694, 1,500 people-including King William and Queen Mary-invested in a venture to raise £1.2 million for the Government. From chemists like Thomas Smith investing £25 to royalty contributing £10,000, their stories are preserved in this ledger. 勞 Our Archive holds over 80,000 items, capturing the Bank’s 300-year history. Explore it for yourself, our Archive is open to the public! | Bank of England | Facebook

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