George, known as Steady Eddie during his 10 years in charge at Threadneedle Street, said critics who attacked the Financial Services Authority were also wide of the mark.
Monetary policy may not be perfect, but it has been far better handled since the responsibility for it moved from 11 Downing Street to Threadneedle Street.
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Threadneedle Street — is a road in the City of London, leading from an intersection with Poultry, Cornhill, King William Street and Lombard Street, to Bishopsgate.It derived its name from the Merchant Taylors Company, whose Hall still stands at Number 30, and is… … Wikipedia
Threadneedle Street — /thredˈnē dl strēt/ noun A street in the city of London Old Lady (or Woman) of Threadneedle Street The Bank of England … Useful english dictionary
Threadneedle Street — →↑Old Lady of Threadneedle Street … Dictionary of contemporary English
Threadneedle Street — a street in the City of London where the Bank of England has been situated since 1734. The Bank is sometimes referred to as the Old Lady of Threadneedle Street. * * * … Universalium
Threadneedle Street — / θredni:d(ə)l stri:t/ noun a street in the City of London where the Bank of England is situated. ⇒ Old Lady of Threadneedle Street … Dictionary of banking and finance
Threadneedle Street — South west from No.11 Bishopsgate to the Bank of England (P.O. Directory). In Broad Street Ward. First mention Three needle Street (S. 1598, p.137). Threed Needle Street (Leake, 1666 O. and M. 1677). In early days it seems to have been… … Dictionary of London
Threadneedle Street — /ˈθrɛdnidl/ (say thredneedl) noun a street in the City of London, noted for its banks, including the Bank of England …
Threadneedle Street — , Old Lady of. Nickname for the Bank of England … Bryson’s dictionary for writers and editors
(the) Old Lady of Threadneedle Street — the Old Lady of Threadneedle Street [the Old Lady of Threadneedle Street] a ↑nickname for the ↑Bank of England, which is in Threadneedle Street in the City of London … Useful english dictionary
of Threadneedle Street — The Bank of England ● Threadneedle Street … Useful english dictionary
