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In Service: 1967 until
May 1969
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Cheadle Hulme’s other claim
to being special is that it joins the select group of branches that are brand
new and purpose built, but surplus to Barclays’ needs and
therefore are closed down after what is a very short life indeed. In Cheadle’s case it is just under two
years, closing just before the merger of Branches at the end of 1969. Thankfully the images here provide a record
that Martins Bank Cheadle Hulme is not a figment of the
imagination! The use of a brick feature
in the frontage of Cheadle Hulme was probably added to provide an illusion of
extra security to what used to be an ordinary glass shop front.
Images
© Barclays Ref: 0030-0605
Cheadle Hulme, seen here
from the inside, is one of two sub-Branches to Bramhall. Despite some of
Martins trademark features – including the ubiquitous 1960s floor covering -
lino -
the counter screens take away much of the personal contact and change
forever the way in which branch banking is done. The world is changing, and with the 1970s
approaching criminals are becoming ever more determined and resourceful. Therefore, the possibility of armed robbery
must be taken seriously…
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