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On
the sunny side of the street… It looks as
if the sun is definitely shining on Sunbridge Road today, and (see bus stop
almost out of shot) how convenient that you can catch a bus to and from
Martins Bank’s branch!
We don’t have
much written material for this branch, and only one staff image, so if you
have memories of Sunbridge Road, or worked there and we’ve forgotten you,
please get in touch at the usual address: martinsbankarchive@btinternet.com. |
In Service: Pre 1927 until 1942.
Re-opened 1956 until 14 August 1972
Image © Barclays Ref: 0030-0355
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Mothballs
at the ready… When the Second World War begins, it is clear that many people will be
called up to fight or help the war effort.
As the War progresses, the demands of the Government’s Kennet
Committee are such that it becomes necessary for Martins Bank to “mothball”
some of its smaller branches, and occasionally some of the larger ones where
there is duplication within a large town or city.
Many branches do not re-open, amongst this number are Bradford Sunbridge
Road, and Preston Friargate. However, both are re-opened in 1956, eleven
years after the end of the Second World War. Advertisements similar to this
one are taken out in the local newspapers to inform customers of the
re-opening..
Image © Martins Bank Archive
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For a full list of the 83
British and International Banks trading in and around Bradford in 1967/8,
please visit our BRADFORD TYRREL STREET page.
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Martins Bank Archive Collections 1988 to date. M
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