Virtual Talk: The Rise of the Private Banker in Franklin’s London
Dr Perry Gauci, Tutor in Modern History at Lincoln College, Oxford University, will speak on the development of the banking profession in mid-Georgian London. In common with many of his fellow London residents, Franklin benefited from the increasing availability of specialist banking services, and this talk will examine the social and cultural impact of the private bankers, several of whom were located close to Craven Street. Both in their business and their sociability, the bankers were a dynamic force, and acted as key intermediaries within metropolitan society.
Image: Ben Franklin’s Wallet on display at Benjamin Franklin House
Full talk and Q&A below:
