The Bank of England: Soane, Baker and the Most Controversial Building of the 20th Century
Update: 2025-12-19
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In this episode of Your Places or Mine from the Bank of England Podcast, Clive Aslet and John Goodall step inside one of London’s most fascinating buildings to uncover a tale of architectural rivalry, ambition and loss. From Sir John Soane’s ingenious, light-filled masterpiece to Sir Herbert Baker’s bold 20th-century rebuilding, they explore how the Bank of England has been continually reinvented to meet the needs of its time. Expect lively conversation, surprising details and a few strong opinions as two historians debate what was gained — and what was sacrificed — in shaping the “Old Lady of Threadneedle Street.”
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