About the talk
When: 19 November, 6pm
The sculptural decoration of the Bank of England is more than ornament. It is a visual language shaped by the myths of the classical world. Across façades, entrances, and architectural details, gods and allegorical figures were employed to communicate ideas about commerce, navigation, trust, wisdom, and national prosperity. Based on Dr Monica Walker’s ‘Museum Nerd Time’ series, this lecture examines the classical sources behind these works and considers why mythology remained such a powerful tool for expressing institutional identity in nineteenth and twentieth-century Britain.
Join Dr Monica A. Walker FRHistS, Engagement Manager at the Bank of England Museum, for an exploration of the myths, symbolism and stories hidden within one of Britain's most iconic institutions.
Essential information:
- The event is free to attend, but booking is required.
- Tickets for this 6pm talk include admission into the Museum; you do not need to book a separate ticket to enter the Museum late.
- Tickets for our concurrent event, 'In the Shadow of Olympus', do not give admittance to this 6pm talk.
- Ticketholders (for both the talk and the late event) will receive priority entry over non-ticketholders if there is a queue at the Museum’s entrance.
- The talk will take place in the Museum's Learning Space, which is located at the back of the Museum adjacent to the Rotunda. A staff member at the Information Desk can advise on how to get there from the entrance.
- The talk will begin at 6pm. Please ensure you arrive promptly to the Museum’s Learning Space for this time and note that there is airport-style security at the Museum's entrance; we cannot guarantee admittance if you are late for the talk, even if you have booked a ticket.
- If you were unable to book a ticket, you may still be able to attend on the day. Please note however that walk in slots are offered on a first come, first served basis after ticket-holders have been seated and depend on venue capacity.
- Seating is unallocated, unless stated otherwise. We encourage arriving to the Learning Space at 5.45pm to get a good seat.
- For access enquiries, visit our Museum's accessibility page.
