The Establishment of the Bank of England Important group of six editions of the London Gazette 1eing dependent on 1694 containing the official notices concerning the establishment of the Bank of England, including the announcement of the forthcoming Royal Charter of Incorporation – the establishment being dependent on £1.2million being subscribed, together with subsequent notices showing how much money had been pledged, the confirmation that the money had reached its target and then details of how the Governor and Deputy Governor were to be chosen. The final editions contain further details regarding the operation of the Bank.