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Shaw is one of the first
Branch offices of the Palatine Bank, becoming part of the Bank of Liverpool
and Martins, and later a full branch of Martins Bank Limited. Sadly, Shaw is
closed in June 1969, some six months
ahead of the integration of the majority of Martins Branches with those of
Barclays. Our research into this office has only provided us with one staff
image, and although there are no
features in Martins Bank Magazine, Mrs Hilda Gray (pictured below) is
featured in a post-war article “Gentlemen, the Ladies” which looks at the
role of women in running Martins Bank’s smaller branches during World War
Two. You can read more about this in
our MARTINS AT WAR feature.
The origins of Shaw branch
are mentioned in the following short extract abridged from FOUR
CENTURIES OF BANKING
Vol II, published by Martins
Bank Limited 1968…
Seventy Years’ Service
{The Palatine Bank was incorporated
on 30 August 1899 and commenced business on 6 November 1899. The first statutory meeting was held on 15
December 1899 and the first annual meeting on 25 January 1901. Of the initial capital of £1,000,000 half
was soon subscribed with £62,000 paid up. |
In Service: November
1899 until June 1969
Image © Barclays Ref
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Branches were opened at Oldham,
Shaw, and Rochdale, followed by four
smaller branches in the southern suburbs of Manchester near Moss side and
Fallowfield.} {The Palatine Bank’s Head Office was opened in small premises
in Cross street Manchester,} {with a total staff of five}.
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