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The Bank of Liverpool places this early version of
the Liver Bird above the door at its new Dalton in Furness Branch at the end
of the nineteenth century. Underneath it, however, we feel those forbidding
front doors really do look like something from a World War II drama, and they
remain looking that way under Barclays’ ownership, too. Situated not too far from Martins Bank’s Branch at
Barrow in Furness, Dalton provides a useful service, and until 1965 is
a full Branch with its own manager. From
that point on, a clerk in charge will look after things, including
self-accounting sub-Branch procedures, under the “watchful eye” of the parent
Branch. |
In service: 1899 – 4 March 2011 Image © Barclays Ref 0033/0178 |
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It was with great sadness that we reported the
closure of this Branch in March 2011.
Our editor fondly remembers visiting this Dalton in Furness Branch
four times a year as part of his former duties with Barclays… At the end of 1964, it is time for the
Branch Manager, Mr L N Cross to retire, and as ever, Martins Bank Magazine is
there for the celebration. When Mr Cross retires as the last Manager, the
Branch becomes a self accounting sub to Barrow in Furness, with a Clerk in
Charge heading the staff. mr cross, Manager of Dalton-in-Furness
Branch for the past five years, gave a very enjoyable cocktail party on his
retirement in November after nearly 45 years in the Bank's service. Thirty-four former colleagues and staff, representing many
of the Branches in which Mr Cross had worked, attended when Mr I. Buchanan
(District General Manager) made the presentation of a cheque on behalf of the
67 subscribers. He paid tribute to Mr Cross, remarking on the valuable
service he had given to both the Bank and its customers, as well as to
several worthy public causes. Mr Ion (Manager, Barrow-in-Furness) then
reminded Mr Cross of a few happenings in their days together at Kendal and
spoke very highly of his sterling qualities.
Mr Cross responded in his usual inimitable manner and amused the
gathering by comparing the Bank and its staff of the 1920 era with the
present day. He said that he would be buying a motor mower and a reading lamp
with the subscription money and expressed his sincere thanks to all his
friends who had contributed. Entering the service at Kendal in 1920 the whole
of his career was spent at Northern Branches apart from a year at Douglas
Branch and 3 years with H.M. Forces. |
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