What is the Bank of England's nickname?
"The Old Lady of Threadneedle Street"
"The Grand Dame of London"
"The Queen's Bank"
"The Lion of London"
Answer
The Bank of England is sometimes known as "The Old Lady of Threadneedle Street". This nickname comes from a satirical cartoon by James Gillray in 1797.
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