Tag Archives: William Blake

William Hill – Lord Attenborough gaining support to be the face of the £20 note

SBC News William Hill - Lord Attenborough gaining support to be the face of the £20 note

Lord Richard Attenborough CBE (29 August 1923 – 24 August 2014 ) is gaining market support to be the next face of the £20 note. William Hill revealed that it has seen significant support for the actor, director and former President of BAFTA. The bookmaker has shortened Attenborough’s odds from 14/1 to 9/1 to replace Scottish economist Adam Smith. Attenborough is currently …

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Paddy Power – Romantics lead the market to be the new face of the £20 note

SBC News Paddy Power - Romantics lead the market to be the new face of the £20 note

Paddy Power has placed English Romantic era poet and printmaker William Blake at evens to replace 18th century Scottish economist Adam Smith as the new face of the £20 note by the Bank of England. The Bank of England has announced that it wishes to tribute Britain’s achievements in visual and literary arts, and is seeking public nominations for the …

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