In Service: 25 May 1964 until present day – still open as a branch of Barclays

Branch Images © Barclays Ref 0030-0089

Martins Bank opens a branch at Bangor on 6 June 1963, in temporary premises in Garth Road. Just under one year later these handsome premises at No 273 High Street have been completed and fitted out, and are opened on 25 May 1964. This is taking place at a time when Martins’ expansion into the South, East and West of England and into North and South Wales is gathering pace.

Between now and 1969 some of the most up to date bank branches will be opened, offering new standards in comfort for both staff and customers. Bangor is one of a select few from this period that survives to the present day, celebrating on 6 June 2013, fifty years of service to the customers of Martins and Barclays.

Image © Barclays Ref 0030-0089

Unusually, Martins Bank Magazine chooses the TEMPORARY branch for a branch visit, not long after it opens. Therefore the article, which introduces us to Mr Howell-Jones and his staff can be found on our page for BANGOR GARTH ROAD.

	BARCLAYS BANK LIMITED 2 Branches		DISTRICT BANK LIMITED		LLOYDS BANK LIMITED 2 Branches
	MARTINS BANK LIMITED 273 High Street		MIDLAND BANK LIMITED 2 Branches + Trustee		NATIONAL PROVINCIAL BANK 2 Branches + Trustee

Miss L A Bowles On the staff 1963	Mr C Jones On the staff 1963	Mr D W S Parry Branch Second 1963	Mr H B Howell-Jones Manager 1963

Title: Type: Address: Index Number and District: Hours: Telephone: Services: Manager:

Martins Bank Limited 11-36-00 Bangor Full Branch 273 High Street Bangor Caernarvonshire 98 Liverpool Mon to Fri 1000-1500 Saturday 0900-1130 Bangor 2088 Nightsafe Installed H B Howell-Jones Manager

Bangor Garth Road

25 May 1964 15 December 1969 Currently

Opened by Martins Bank Lmited Barclays Bank Limited 20-03-93 Bangor 273 High Street Still open today as a branch of Barclays

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