


In the late 1960s Martins Bank Bramhall is given two
new sub branches, one at Cheadle Hulme in 1967, the other at Poynton in
1968. The merger with Barclays sees
the end of some Martins Branches due to the duplication of business in
particular locations.


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In service: 1968 – 25 March 2011


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Branch Images © Barclays Ref 0030/2339

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This fate befalls Cheadle Hulme,
which although shiny and new is surplus to requirements, but Poynton has
better luck, remaining a branch of Barclays until March 2011. As a Martins branch, Poynton is not self
accounting, but it does enjoy full banking hours, including Saturday mornings. This would imply a brisk business from
local traders and personal customers, and in this leaflet display from 1968,
you can see that the branch staff are doing their best to attract new
business. The exterior of the branch
is also attractive in design. Note the
use of the Grasshopper only on the outside of the building, as the
Liver Bird is unfortunately removed from branding at this time…

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