3–5 Bishopsgate, EC3
HOP83
Ian Blair
Photos from Gustav Milne
It is probably the fact that as archaeologists we spent so much time excavating in dark, dank basements, that we invariably sought out the high ground (and daylight!) during our break times – in this case the roof of 3-5 Bishopsgate. Pictured from left to right are: Val Horsman, Chrissie Milne, Pete Cardiff, Simon O'Connor-Thompson and Ian Blair.
The exterior of the former Royal Bank of Scotland London office in Bishopsgate – built in 1877.
The exterior of the former Royal Bank of Scotland London office in Bishopsgate – built in 1877.
Abandon hope all ye who enter here! ’ :The portal into Hell: It was not surprising, given the former bank status of 3-5 Bishopsgate as the first London branch of the Royal Bank of Scotland, that the excavation was undertaken in the existing bank vaults beneath the building.
