Central Retail District in Manchester in Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Charles Robert Cockerell

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 14, 2026

1. Charles Robert Cockerell Marker

Inscription.
From 1845 to 1971 the Bank of England occupied this building designed by Charles Robert Cockerell R.A.
1788–1863
Architect and archaeologist

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1845.

Location. 53° 28.855′ N, 2° 14.639′ W. Marker is in Manchester, England, in Greater Manchester. It is in the Central Retail District. It is at the intersection of King Street and Essex Street, on the right when traveling east on King Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 82 King Street, Manchester, England M2 4JF, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North West England.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: William Harrison Ainsworth (a

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few steps from this marker); Charles White (a few steps from this marker); York Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); John Benjamin Dancer (within shouting distance of this marker); Ernest Jones (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Edward Schunck (about 90 meters away); First Provincial School of Anatomy (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Together Trust (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manchester.

Also see . . . Charles Robert Cockerell: The builder of the Bank of England’s branches (Bank of England Museum).

Cockerell’s design in the classical style for the Manchester building was undoubtedly grander than the one he had designed for Liverpool, with six Capital Doric columns on King Street (bounded by Essex Street, Tib Lane and Pall Mall). Half of this building still stands and serves as an entrance hall to a 14-storey office block behind it. The gentle slope of King Street only enhances the grandeur of the buildings. With large semi-circular arched windows and (unusually for Manchester) built of Portland stone, it possesses a dignity that exceeds its modest
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 14, 2026

2. Charles Robert Cockerell Marker
The plaque is located on the building's western edge.
size.

(Submitted on November 9, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Additional keywords. blue plaque

The Former Bank of England Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 14, 2026

3. The Former Bank of England Building

Credits. This page was last revised on November 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 9, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 9, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.