Gibson Hall, London

Previously known as National Westminster Hall, the building is named after its architect, John Gibson.

Built of Portland stone in the classical style with engaged Corinthian columns, the building was commissioned as a new head office by the directors of the National Provincial Bank of England and completed in 1865.

[1] The exterior elevation features eight panels of allegorical scenes in high relief representing the achievements of mankind: the Arts, Commerce, Science, Manufactures, Agriculture, Navigation, Shipbuilding and Mining.

Standing figures along the roof line represent various important cities in which the bank did business, including Manchester, Birmingham, Dover, Newcastle and London.

[3] In 1967, the National Provincial Bank moved its head office to Drapers Gardens, 12 Throgmorton Avenue.