1765-1788
Sir Robert Taylor
A sculptor who turned to architecture later in life, he extended
the Threadneedle street façade of the Bank firstly eastwards
and, after the demolition of the church of St Christopher-le-Stocks
in 1781, westwards. In order to avoid piercing the outer walls
with openings for light he introduced top-lighting to his new
banking halls which were dominated by his centrally-placed Rotunda.
