During a 1992 crisis prompted by the failure of the ERM, George Soros became known as the "man who broke" this institution.
Richard Sheridan publicly complained of political influence over this institution after a 1797 Restriction Act targeting it was passed. During the Gordon riots, a guard known as the "picquet" was raised to prevent mob attacks on this institution's headquarters. A cartoon by James Gillray depicting a handsy Pitt the Younger gave rise to this institution's nickname "The Old Lady of Threadneedle Street." This institution's charter was the model for that of a (*) joint-stock company that aimed to compete with it but failed in 1711, the South Sea Company. During a 1992 crisis prompted by the failure of the ERM, George Soros became known as the "man who broke" this institution. In 1998, this institution was granted operational independence by Gordon Brown. Edward George and Mervyn King are past governors of this institution, which is currently headed by Mark Carney. For 10 points, name this central bank of the United Kingdom.
Richard Sheridan publicly complained of political influence over this institution after a 1797 Restriction Act targeting it was passed.
The Bank of England 