Montagu Norman Becomes Governor
Montagu Norman becomes Governor of the Bank of England and begins the longest governorship in the institution's history.
Role range: 1920-1944
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Montagu Norman Biography and Timeline
Follow Montagu Norman through 5 dated historical records for Great Britain.
Montagu Norman, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1920–1943Years on this page
1920
1925
Gold Standard
Norman supports restoration of sterling's pre-war gold parity despite concerns about competitiveness.
Role range: 1920-1944
1928
Banknote Issue Profits Pass to Treasury
Montagu Norman serves as Governor when legislation directs the profits from the Bank of England's note-issue function to HM Treasury.
Role range: 1920-1944
1940
Metallic Security Thread Banknote
Montagu Norman serves as Governor as the Bank of England introduces a special blue one-pound note using a metallic security thread against wartime counterfeiting.
Role range: 1920-1944
1943
High-Denomination Banknote Issue Suspended
Montagu Norman serves as Governor as the Bank of England temporarily stops issuing banknotes above five pounds to counter sophisticated wartime forgeries.
Role range: 1920-1944
Records, sources and methodology
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