Art design and imagination…
The image accompanying the article about Mr Darling’s retirement, below, is originally published as part of a completely different feature entitled “Art design and imagination” in Martins Bank Magazine in Spring 1966. It shows a counter front decoration at Stockton on Tees, designed to be representative of local industry. This is one of a number of designs incorporated into the building of new branches, and the revamping of older ones, and shows how Martins is keen to represent the local area in its branch furnishings.
over 60 past and present members of the staff gathered at the Vane Arms Hotel, Stockton-on-Tees, on September 30 to wish Mr and Mrs Darling well in retirement. Some of the visitors were from London, Bristol and Manchester. Mr W. Weatherill paid tribute to Mr Darling's loyal service and the high regard in which he was held by customers and staff. He then presented an electric hedge trimmer and a cheque, which would be used to buy a bookcase and also garden chairs from which Mr Darling intended to watch his sons trimming the hedge. Miss Margaret Wake presented Mrs Darling with a bouquet. Mr Darling commenced his career in 1923 at Felton branch and, apart from a spell with H.M. Forces, spent his life in the North Eastern District. He had been Accountant at Newcastle City Office, was appointed Manager at Ashington in 1950 and Manager at Stockton-on-Tees in 1959.
Mr H R Barker Joined the Bank Here 1902 to 1907	Mr B Raine Cashier 1913 to 1926		Mr W R Dixon Manager 1931 to 1935	Mr B Kirtley Joined the Bank Here 1941 to 1942
Mr G H Bell Manager 1944 to 1949	Mr J A Gardner On the Staff 1946 to 1946		Mr R Wilson Manager 1950 to 1952	Mr A B Hindmarsh Manager 1952 to 1955
Mr W Hunter On the Staff 1951 to 1959	Mr R Russell Pro Manager 1954 to 1960		Mr R H Darling Manager 1959 to 1966	Mr A Cheesebrough Pro Manager 1961 to 1965
Miss V S Pickles On the Staff 1962	Mr J F Knowles Assistant Manager 1963 to 1965		Mr T E Smith Assistant Manager 1964 to 1966	Mr T B Todd Pro Manager 1965
Mr W A Hopewell Manager 1966 onwards	Mr V G Smith Assistant Manager 1966 to 1968		Mr M Johnson Assistant Manager 1966 onwards
Title:		11-28-80 Stockton on Tees
Type:		Full Branch
Address:		93 High Street Stockton on Tees County Durham
Hours:		Mon to Fri 1000-1500
		Saturday 0900-1130
Telephone:		Stockton 65094
Services:		Nightsafe Installed
Manager:		Mr W A Hopewell Manager
Title:		11-28-80 STOCKTON ON TEES YARM ROAD Closed 30 June 1969
Type:		Sub to 11-28-80 Stockton on Tees
Address:		46A Yarm Road Stockton on Tees County Durham
Hours:		Mon to fri 1000-1500
		Saturday 0900-1130
Telephone:		Stockton 65833
Services:		Counter Service Only
Manager:		Mr W A Hopewell Manager (Stockton on Tees)
Title:		11-28-80 THORNABY ON TEES Closed 1969
Type:		Sub to 11-28-80 Stockton on Tees
Address:		16 Appleby House Mitchell Ave Thornaby Stockton County Durham
Hours:		Mon to Fri 1000-1500
		Saturday 0900-1130
Telephone:		Stockton 62385
Services:		Nightsafe Installed
Manager:		Mr W A Hopewell Manager (Stockton on Tees)
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