The Bank of England (to the left), sometimes called the Old Lady of Threadneedle Street, is where the economy is stitched safely together! Today’s modern City towers above. Opposite is The Royal Exchange. The original building was ceremonially opened as a center of commerce in 1570 by Queen Elizabeth I. The Duke of Wellington’s Waterloo memorial statue completes this scene of fame, fortune and financial prudence.

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