Whilst the 1960s sees a rapid expansion of the branch network in the South of England, Martins Bank is at the same time busy consolidating its position in the North by adding new branches wherever it seems that business will be attracted to the Bank’s services. That’s the plan, anyway, and in 1966 a new office of the Bank is opened at Knottingley, as a self-accounting sub-Branch to Pontefract. When Barclays and Martins merge at the end of 1969, Knottingley is downdraded to the status of sub-Branch, but it does continue to serve the public until 1983…

In service: 1966 – 12 August 1983

Branch Images © Barclays Ref 0030/1531

Mr D R Smith Clerk in Charge 1966 onwards

	BARCLAYS BANK LIMITED		MARTINS BANK LIMITED
	MIDLAND BANK LIMITED 2 Branches		YORKSHIRE BANK LIMITED

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Martins Bank Limited 11-25-50 Knottingley

Self Accounting Sub to 11-83-60 Pontefract

17 The Arcade Hill Top Knottingley Yorkshire

637 Leeds

Mon to Fri 1000-1500

Saturday 0900-1130

Knottingley 2972

Nightsafe Installed

Mr D R Smith Clerk in Charge

Kirkby Thore

1966

12 December 1969

12 August 1983

Opened by Martins Bank Limited

Downgraded to sub-Branch to Barclays Knottingley

Closed

Knutsford

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