Houblon Collection

Founding of the Bank of England - proposed by William Paterson, the Bank of England was formed with Sir John Houblon as its first Governor, initially located in Mercers Hall. Date: 1694

Bank of England Founded
Proposed by William Paterson, the Bank of England is formed with Sir John Houblon its first Governor, initially located in Mercers Hall, then in Grocers Hall till 1734

Hops dore. Coloured copper engraving, in Botanique Medicinale (published in Berlin, Germany)
FLO4642932 Hops dore. Coloured copper engraving, in Botanique Medicinale (published in Berlin, Germany, 1822) by Doctor Friedrich Gottlob Haynes (1763-1832), German botanist and pharmacist

Hops with green fruits. Chromolithographie in " Recueil d'images instructives ou lecons du monde
FLO4721007 Hops with green fruits. Chromolithographie in " Recueil d'images instructives ou lecons du monde vegetal", by Charlotte Mary Yonge (1823-1901)

Climbing hops - Hops, Humulus lupulus. Handcoloured zincograph by C. Chabot drawn by Miss M. A
FLO4600108 Climbing hops - Hops, Humulus lupulus. Handcoloured zincograph by C. Chabot drawn by Miss M. A. Burnett from her " Plantae Utiliores

Insect: a variety of coleoptere mycophagus with a branch of hops or northern vines
FLO4610219 Insect: a variety of coleoptere mycophagus with a branch of hops or northern vines. Lithograph by John Curtis (1791-1862) published in "British Entomology"

Houblon, sir John (litho)
7181483 Houblon, sir John (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Houblon, sir John. Engraver: Williams)

The Hop Picker (oil on canvas)
CH256927 The Hop Picker (oil on canvas) by Perugini, Charles Edward (1839-1918); 147x91 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

View of a mansion in Great Winchester Street, City of London, 1841. The house was the residence of Sir James Houblon, the brother of Sir John Houblon, the first Governor of the Bank of England

The founding of the Bank of England, 1694 (1905). From Cassells History of England, Vol. III, [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1905]

Sir John Houblon / Closter
SIR JOHN HOUBLON First Governor of the Bank of England and Lord Mayor of London (1695-96), aged 68 Date: - 1712

JOHN HOUBLON (1632-1712). Governor of the Bank of England, 1694-1697. Line engraving, English, 1820

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Houblon, also known as hops, is a vital ingredient in beer production. These small green flowers not only add bitterness and aroma to the brew but also act as a natural preservative. Originally cultivated in Germany, it has now spread worldwide and is grown in various regions for different beer styles. The unique flavors and aromas can range from floral and citrusy to piney and earthy, depending on the variety used. Brewers carefully select specific hop varieties to create their desired flavor profiles in each batch of beer. In addition to its role in brewing, it has been used for centuries for its medicinal properties, and is believed to have calming effects on the nervous system and aid digestion. Whether you're a fan of IPAs with bold hoppy flavors or prefer more subtle hints in your lagers, there's no denying the importance of this humble flower in the world of craft beer. Cheers to houblon.