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The word “cute” simply doesn’t do it justice - This is Clayton West, and it has to be one of the most charming settings for one of Martins Bank’s branches that we have yet seen. Note the attention to detail, even on the chimney pot (right) that gives the building the look of a lovingly made Lego® brick model! This image dates from 1937, when the building resembles one of those ornate little shelters in a park or on a common where nearby a brass band can be heard, and children are playing ball games and eating ice cream…

After the amalgamation of the West Riding Union Bank with the Lancashire and Yorkshire Bank in 1902, Clayton West becomes one of a large number of Branches situated in Yorkshire, that are actually under the control of Manchester District.

By 1969, although Clayton West is officially a sub branch to Skelmanthorpe, both branches are under the control of the Manager of Market Place Huddersfield Branch. Clayton West not only survives the merger with Barclays, it remains open as one of their branches until 1988…

In Service: pre 1902 until 31 October 1988

Image © Barclays Ref: 0030-0669

Title: Type: Address: Index No and District: Hours: Telephone: Services: Manager:

11-89-70 Clayton West Sub to 11-89-70 Skelmanthorpe 16 Scott Hill Clayton West Huddersfield Yorkshire 780 Manchester Tuesday 1100-1245 Thursday 1100-1245 Skelmanthorpe 2206 No Nightsafe L G Johnson pro Manager Skelmanthorpe

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Pre 1902 15 July 1902 3 January 1928 25 July 1942 1946 15 December 1969 31 October 1988

Opened by the West Riding Union Bank The Lancashire and Yorkshire Bank Martins Bank Limited Closed for World War 2 Reopened Barclays Bank Limited 20-78-35 Skelmanthorpe Closed

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