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Wanted – an unusual looking building on the Wirral. Found – Martins Bank Helsby. Despite being nearer to places such as Ellesmere Port and Warrington, Helsby is actually a self accounting sub-Branch to Chester. Opened by the Bank of Liverpool and Martins Limited in July 1922 as a full branch, and with its own manager until 1934, Martins Bank Helsby operates under a Clerk in Charge, and remits its daily work to the clearings.

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In Service: 3 July 1922 until 15 January 1993

Image © Barclays Ref 0030-1269

Image © Barclays 1922

Most decisions on lending must be referred to the Managers at Chester for approval.Helsby Branch operates a full six day banking week, suggesting a fairly high daily flow of customer transactions. Mr G F Hughes (of whom we are still seeking a photo) serves as Clerk in Charge from 1946 to 1969.

Mr H S Hayes Manager 1929 to 1934	Mr H A Wilmott Clerk in Charge 1934 to 1937	Mr D G Higgins On the Staff 1942 to 1943	Mr R H Naylor On the Staff 1946 to 1949	Mr A E Houslay Joined the Bank Here 1949 to 1953

MARTINS BANK LIMITED

WESTMINSTER BANK LIMITED

Title: Type: Address: Hours: Telephone: Services: Manager:

11-51-40 Helsby Self Accounting Sub to 11-71-20 Chester 245 Chester Road Helsby Warrington Cheshire Mon to Fri 1000-1500  Saturday 0900-1130 Helsby 2009 Nightsafe Installed Mr G F Hughes Clerk in Charge

Hellifield (Yorkshire)

3 July 1922 3 January 1928 15 December 1969 15 January 1993

Opened by Bank of Liverpool and Martins Martins Bank Limited Barclays Bank Limited 20-39-01 Helsby Closed

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