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. 🤯 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

🚀 Kickstart your career in finance with the Bank of England in Leeds! Just starting your career or looking for the next move? Exciting opportunities await at the Bank of England’s new Leeds Banking and Payments Operations Centre. Join a dynamic team that keeps the UK’s financial system running smoothly, from processing high-value payments to managing securities and testing cutting-edge banking systems. Training will be provided on the job. 📅 Apply by 5 October | Bank of England