The museum housed within the Bank of England traces the history of the Bank from its conception by Royal Charter in 1694 to the present day in it's role as the nation's central bank. You'll see gold bars dating from ancient times to the modern market bar, an incredible collection of coins and banknotes, as well as many unexpected treasures- such as the pikes and muskets used to defend the Bank and the Roman pottery and mosaics uncovered when it was rebuilt in 1930. Also on display are documents relating to some of it's more illustrious customers down the ages such as Horatio Nelson, George Washington and the Duchess of Marlborough. The museum is free and is an intriguing place to visit, not just for those who are slaves for money in the city.