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Trawden is the only one of Colne’s many sub branches to survive
up to and a little beyond the merger with Barclays. Between the creation of the modern Martins
Bank in 1928, and 1969, Colne is in
charge of a variety of sub branches – Laneshaw Bridge (closed in 1931) Cottontree and Primet Bridge (1932) and
Foulridge (1950).
By 1969 the sub branch at Trawden opens on Wednesdays and
Saturdays, and business is good enough to make this outlet viable during
Martins’ time. Although Trawden is
taken over by Barclays, it only lasts for another five years. Its last use as
Branch of Barclays Bank is in 1974, when the doors are closed for final time
on 28 June.
Although today 46 Church Street Trawden is not a police station,
we are nevertheless intrugued by the building’s current use by Lancashire
Police, and the thought does cross the mind that just occasionally, Martins
Bank’s strongroom facilities might possibly still be useful for overnght
stays at Her Majesty’s pleasure! |
In Service: Pre 1906
until 28 June 1974
Branch
Image © Barclays Ref 0030-2969 |
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