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Lancashire and Yorkshire Bank

At the time of the creation of Martins Bank Limited in 1928, there are TWO branches of the Bank at Manchester Road, Nelson.  At Nos 28/34 is the original Branch of the Craven Bank, opened in 1880, and at Nos 59/65 is the Branch opened in 1876 by the lancashire and Yorkshire Bank. 

In Service: 1876 until 28 March 1931

 

 

Image © Barclays 1927

 

Image © Kelly’s Directory of Lancashire 1924

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Martins Bank does try to operate both Branches for a few years after the 1928 amalgamation, but in 1931 the decision is taken to close the former Lancashire and Yorkshire Branch at 59/65 Manchester Road. 

 

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11-601 Nelson

Branch

59 to 65 Manchester Road Nelson Lancashire

110 Craven

Mon to Fri 1000-1500

Saturday 0930-1130 

Milnsbridge 343

Counter Service only

Mr F Stonehouse JP Manager

 

 

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Nelson 28-34 Manchester Road

1876

3 January 1928

28 March 1931

Opened by the Lancashire and Yorkshire Bank

Martins Bank Limited

Closed

Nenthead (Alston Cumberland)

 

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