bank of england Archive

The City of London is the oldest part of our capital. During an eventful two Millennia the City has suffered from catastrophic events such as Plague, Fire &

Walking In London: The passageways, alleyways and thoroughfares that permeate the City of London give the area it’s unique character, and can only properly be discovered on foot. 

  1501        First printing press in Fleet Street. 1515        Financed based ‘Pecking Order’ of Guilds established (No.1 Mercers). 1535        Sir Thomas More executed on Tower Hill, 6th July.