Threadneedle Street

Threadneedle Street is best known nowadays for the Bank of England, and occupies a central point in the City of London. But its origins lie in another trade entirely – cloth works.

It is believed to have got its name from the needle and thread used by two of the original livery companies – Needle makers and Merchant Tailors.

History of Threadneedle Street

In 1243 a community of French protestants moved in and established a school on the north side of the street. Several famous names received their education here, most notably Thomas More – who acted as Lord Chancellor during the reign of Henry VIII.

These buildings were subsequently destroyed in the Great Fire of London, along with the Royal Exchange and four-fifths of the City.

The Stock Exchange moved in around 1733, shortly followed by the Bank of England one year later. Most of the other buildings now have some kind of financial attachment.

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Facts and information

Address:

Threadneedle Street, The City,
London EC2

Bus route:

11 15 17 21 23 25 40 43 76 100 133 141 153 211 242 271 344 521

Train station:

Bank CN DLR NR WC, Cannon Street CR DS, Monument CR DS, Moorgate CR HC MP NR

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