sp1 From the late 1950s onwards, there is a push by Martins Bank to build new or to refit existing high street branches, with a view to maximising income in central shopping areas. “The Housewife” is, in particular, targetted as a source of new accounts, and the booklet “An Account at Martins Bank” features on its cover, a woman’s handbag and an outstretched female hand holding a cheque.		Image © Barclays Ref 0030/3146 Westhoughton sub branch opens in 1958 in these impressive premises in Market Street. It has a modern bandit screen free interior and although it does not have self accounting status, it is nevertheless a busy office, and serves shoppers and local businesses for a full banking week.
In 1969, Westhoughton, sadly, is not one of the Martins branches that Barclays wants, and it is closed down ahead of the merger.
Title: Type: Address: Index Number and District: Hours: Telephone: Services: Manager:			11-90-00 Westhoughton Sub to 11-90-00 Bolton 110 Market Street Westhoughton Bolton Lancashire 513 Manchester Mon to Fri 1000-1500 Saturday 0900-1130 Westhoughton 2004 Counter Service Only Mr E Haslam Manager (Bolton)
	1958 12 December 1969 Currently		Martins Bank Limited Closed Solicitors’ Offices