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
Jon (1)YOON (Swedish, Norwegian), YON (Danish, Basque)Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Basque
Vendula-Czech
Mitrodora-Macedonian
Njord-Norse Mythology, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
ŚWiĘTomierzshvyen-TAWM-yeshPolish (Archaic)
BohumÍR-Czech, Slovak