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	It is little more than forty years since Martins Bank was absorbed into Barclays, and in case we should forget the contribution made by this amazing financial institution, Martins Bank Archive is proud to offer this website as both a social history and a permanent reminder. As the first national bank to be based outside London, first with mobile branches, first with computers, first in the North with a cash machine, first to recognise and use the full power of branding in the swinging 60s, Martins really is, a first among banks – a 1960s icon! Martins has operated in more than 900 offices in England and Wales, and with over 750 branches and sub-branches still open by 1969, not to mention district departments and subsidiary companies, Martins’ presence is a strong one, particularly in the North of England where it seems that almost every town and village has a branch.  Many of Martins’ new 1960s buildings are beautifully designed with sumptuous interiors, and stand alongside the more traditional bank branches as testament to the bank that always goes to extremes to be helpful. We hope you enjoy your visit to Martins Bank – To navigate the site please choose from the various on screen menus and use your browser’s forward and back buttons. See also: ACCESSING THE ARCHIVE which explains more about how the archive is put together.
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Martins Bank Archive is a voluntary venture, not for profit, and aims simply to act as an historical record that is accessible to all. We always need images of Martins Bank Branches, especially covering the period 1950 to 1969, just before the bank was taken over by Barclays. Exterior AND interior shots, pictures of staff and especially images of everyday artifacts such as cheques, paying in slips and product leaflets are particularly welcome. We will be happy to include acknowledgements and where appropriate links to the external web sites of those who provide items. Click HERE for “Most Wanted” items. We will also be delighted to put your personal memories of Martins on our COMMENT page. If you worked for Martins, and we have a picture of you, we will ask your permission to show it next to your memories or comments.
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