Old Lady of Threadneedle Street

The "Old Lady of Threadneedle Street" is a nickname for the Bank of England, the UK's central bank. It symbolizes the bank’s long-standing role in managing the country's monetary system, including controlling inflation and overseeing financial stability. The term personifies the bank as a wise, enduring figure safeguarding the nation's economy. The nickname is affectionate and historic, reflecting the bank’s central importance in British financial life since its founding in 1694.