BANK OF ENGLAND

In the 3rd edition (178897) of Encyclopdia Britannica, a significant portion of the unsigned article London was directly quoted from the book Some Account of London (1790) by Thomas Pennant. The excerpt that follows is section 55 of the article. It is presented in modern typography for ease in reading but otherwise retains the original punctuation, capitalization, italics, and spellingincluding typographical errors. Bank of England See also the current articles England, Bank of, and London. For additional excerpts from early editions of Encyclopdia Britannica and the Britannica Book of the Year, see BTW: London Classics.