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Known locally (and
perhaps a little unkindly) as “Tup’s Arse”, Ramsbottom is another of Martins
Bank’s West Lancashire branches that comes from the Lancashire and Yorkshire
Bank. It is a full branch, with no sub
offices, and opens for a full six day
banking week. Barclays announced the
closure of Ramsbottom, and this took place at 12 noon on Friday 6th February 2015 – we would like to take this opportunity to thank the
staff, past and present who worked at this Branch during its 134 years of
service…
Our Ramsbottom feature
throws the spotlight on the retirement of Mr Scott the Manager, who hangs up
his Bank tie at the end of 1961. As
usual Martins Bank Magazine is there to tell the story…
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In service: 1881 – 6 February 2015
Image © Barclays Ref: 0030/2376
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  On
August 31st, Mr. and Mrs. Scott entertained members of the staff who had
served at Ramsbottom since his appointment as Manager in 1949 to high tea at
the Ramsbottom Liberal Club. Mr. R. Tanner, Manchester District Inspector,
attended together with a number of Mr. Scott's managerial colleagues and
friends, amongst whom was Councillor F. Isherwood, J.P., Chairman of
Ramsbottom Urban District Council, and Mr. R. H. Senior, President of Ramsbottom
Rotary Club. At the conclusion of the meal, Miss S. Schofield, the youngest
member of the Ramsbottom staff, presented a bouquet to Mrs. Scott, and in
making the presentation of a 'Nell Gwynne' electric clock and a cheque
towards the purchase of a standard lamp.
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Mr. Taylor, the new manager, referred to the many happy years
spent under Mr. Scott's management— a manager who had brought a true
Christian spirit into his work and dealings with both staff and customers.
He expressed the hope that both Mr. and Mrs. Scott would enjoy long life
and happiness to reap the benefits of the surroundings of their new home in
Clitheroe. Mr. Tanner conveyed the
best wishes of the District General Manager and his colleagues at District
Office and Councillor Isherwood spoke in terms of deep appreciation of Mr.
Scott as did Mr. Senior on behalf of the Ramsbottom Rotary Club. He entered
the Bank in 1917 at Silsden and was transferred to Barnoldswick later the
same year. In 1925 he went to Hargreaves Street, Burnley, and in 1934 to
St. James Street, Burnley. He became a member of the Manchester District
Office Relief Staff in 1943 and did a spell of work in London in that
capacity during the war. After the war he returned to duty at various
branches in the Rossendale Valley until he was appointed Manager at
Ramsbottom.
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Images © Barclays Ref: 0030/2376
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