| Description | Includes a list of various residents at the Bank. Early papers on premises; Mr A W (later Sir Arthur) Bloomfield appointed architect 1883; his estimate of the rent of the Bank, 1889; candidates to succeed him, Nov 1899; his son Arthur selected; his report on the stonework of the Bank, 27 November 1910. Electric lighting of the Bank, 1887. Charges for police protection increased 1890 (see also paper of 21 November 1911). The Drainage of the Bank, January 1892 (with earlier history). Alterations needed to provide for women employees 13 June 1893; details of officials living in the Bank (further note 1935, at end of file); also references to proposed telephone link with the police and the fire brigade. Rules and order for Clerks (officials) in Charge and for 'Substitute Officer in residence', August 1895; rules for watchmen at St Luke's, 15 December 1919. Whether Bank's rights would be prejudiced by an extra storey on the adjacent Sun Fire Office building, 1896-1898. Supply of towels, 17 December 1923 onwards. Quarterly payments of tithe to the Rector of St Margaret's, January 1924 onwards. Payments of rent for various buildings leased by the Bank; electricity charges. |