The Bank of England may drop historical figures from banknotes as it seeks suggestions from the public on replacing Sir Winston Churchill, Jane Austen and JMW Turner.

Banknotes have featured notable historical figures since 1970, when William Shakespeare became the first person other than the monarch to be depicted.

Although notable historical figures remain an option, the Bank is expanding possible subjects to architecture and landmarks, arts, culture and sport, noteworthy events in history, technological innovations and nature. People who are alive, other than the monarch, will be excluded.

The public will be able to suggest their own ideas for themes or for people who should be included but the final decision will be made by the governor of the Bank, Andrew Bailey, to avoid the embarrassment of a .

The consultation raises the potential for Stonehenge, oak trees, fish and chips or football to appear on notes. Cash in Scotland and Northern Ireland already carries images of landmarks and nature, such as otters.

A mock-up series of designs published alongside the consultation launch feature images of the Angel of the North, wind farms and the DNA double helix.

To read the complete article, see:
Churchill may be dropped from banknotes for diverse designs(https://www.thetimes.com/business-money/money/article/churchill-banknotes-diverse-designs-22v2rmtqq)

See also:
Bank of England: Help us design our next series of banknotes(https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/banknotes/help-us-design-our-next-series-of-banknotes)

English bulldogs should not feature on new banknotes because they are , an animal rights charity has claimed.

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (Peta) has appealed to the Bank of England after it launched a consultation into plans to redesign part of the nation's currency, urging the public to submit suggestions.

But in a letter to the Bank, Yvonne Taylor, Peta's vice-president of corporate projects, wrote:

Ms Taylor added:

The bulldog has long been seen as an emblem of Britain and its culture, featuring in art, postcards and cartoons, as well as being a common mascot in the Army and Navy.

However, the breed suffers from a range of health conditions, linked to extreme breeding for its trademark flat face, short snout and wide skull.

To read the complete article, see:
Ban bulldogs from new notes, Bank of England urged(https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/07/12/ban-bulldogs-from-new-notes-bank-of-england-told/?ICID=continue_without_subscribing_reg_first)

To read the earlier E-Sylum article, see:
ENGLISH BREAKFAST CONSIDERED FOR COIN DESIGN(https://coinbooks.org/v20/esylum_v20n09a18.html)