Shows the many aspects of the Bank’s life; the traditions and premises, the hierarchy and staff; meetings of the Court and committees; the work of certain departments such as the printing works. An intricate machine and the people who operate it have been skillfully photographed. Includes the Guard, the Sports Club, and the exterior of several branches. Indirectly the historical aspects are portrayed.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
307012
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Banks and banking
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Banks and banking - England
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Banks and banking - England
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Financial institutions
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)