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There must be something
about bank branches and corners, largely perhaps because so many banks choose
to put branches on them! It is perhaps
the double aspect that grabs the attention of customers, and in the twenty-first
century, most of these buildings would fall foul of health and safety simply
by virtue of the steps up to the front door.
Some of these branches are however built to last, and Martins Bank’s
Branch at Preston’s Moor Park lasts until 16 November 2018… |
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© Barclays Ref 0030/2350 |
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Thanks to some more
wonderfully preserved glimpes into the past from Barclays’ collection, we can
see both sides of Moor Park, and its somewhat psychedelic interior as well… |
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Above: Ellen Street Aspect Left: Garstang Road Aspect Below: Branch interior |
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© Barclays Ref 30/2350 |
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Title: Type: Address: Index Number and District: Hours: Telephone: Services: Manager: |
11-94-60 Preston Moor
Park Sub to
11-94-60 Preston 31
Garstang Road Preston PR1 1LA Lancashire 769
Manchester Mon to Fri
1000-1500 Saturday
0900-1130 Preston
56912 Nightsafe
Installed Mr L
Richards Manager |
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1965 15 December 1969 Friday 16 November 2018 |
Opened by Martins
Bank Limited Barclays
Bank Limited 20-69-85 Preston 38 Fishergate Closed permanently from
12 noon |
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