What is the Bank of England's nickname?

The Bank of England is also known as 'The Old Lady of Threadneedle Street'.

Synonymous with strength and security, the Bank of England lies right in the heart of the City of London, one of the premier financial centres in the world.

The 'Old Lady' in question was a real person, Sarah Whitehead, whose brother Philip was a disgruntled former employee of the Bank.

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This is a fascinating page, but I think the Bank’s nickname goes back a bit further than the execution of Miss Whitehead’s brother in 1811. There’s a famous cartoon by Gillray called “Political Ravishment, or the Old Lady of Threadneedle Street in Danger,” which was apparently published in 1797.