the Old Lady of Threadneedle Street



the Old Lady of Threadneedle Street

A nickname for the Bank of England (which is located on Threadneedle Street in London). Primarily heard in UK. You can try all you want, but you won't get a penny from the Old Lady of Threadneedle Street.
See also: lady, of, old, street

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Samnang-Khmer
CrÍOstÓIr-Irish
Feodor-Russian
Chandrakanta-Indian, Hindi
Waimarie-Maori
StoŠIja-Croatian (Rare)