A tour inside the 18th-century Bank of England, where an army of clerks stoked the boilers of Britain’s economic engine room.
Sir John Soane's Museum/Bridgeman Images
During the 18th century, the British Empire rose to global dominance by developing a new model of organized government, one that proved especially effective at converting the wealth of a free society into the power of a fiscal-military state. At the heart of this system was the Bank of England, “the grand Palladium of Public Credit,” as the Bank’s inspectors described it in 1784.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
Guy Who Tried to Kill the Queen of England Was Encouraged by AI ChatbotA Replika AI chatbot allegedly encouraged a would-be assassin who tried to kill the late Queen Elizabeth II with a crossbow.
Consulte Mais informação »
Royal Fans Are Wondering Why Prince Harry Didn't Attend His BFF's Wedding in EnglandPrince Harry's lack of attendance at a close friend's wedding is raising concerns.
Consulte Mais informação »
3 Summer EV Road Trips, Southern New England Style - CleanTechnicaEV road trips in southern New England are a joy, as they offer splendid opportunities to see sights, eat good food, and relax.
Consulte Mais informação »
England wins U21 European Championship for first time in 39 yearsEngland won the European Under-21 Championship for the first time in 39 years when James Trafford saved a stoppage-time penalty to preserve a 1-0 win over Spain in the final on Saturday.
Consulte Mais informação »
England crowned Under-21 European champions with win against SpainEngland edged Spain 1-0 in the Under-21 European Championship final on Saturday to lift the trophy for the first time in 39 years thanks to a goal from Curtis Jones as their opponents missed a penalty in stoppage time.
Consulte Mais informação »
Church of England to draft pastoral guidance on same-sex couple blessingsThe Church of England will work towards drafting new pastoral guidance and other material needed to allow same-sex couples to receive blessings from priests over the next few months, it said on Saturday.
Consulte Mais informação »