The Twelve Tellers, 14 - 15 Church Street - Preston, UK - Pictorial Pub Signs on Waymarking.com

The sign reflects the fact that the building used to be Preston Savings Bank that opened in 1907. In those days there was a long counter with twelve tellers to serve the customers.

The pub is owned by J. D. Wetherspoon a company that usually names their pubs in sympathy with either the history of the area or the building itself.

In accordance with this policy this pub has a plaque on the outside wall of the pub with the following information.

THE
TWELVE
TELLERS

This Grade II listed building was purpose-built in
the Baroque style for the Preston Savings Bank. It was
opened with much pomp and ceremony, in July 1907. The
public was served inside the grand Banking Hall by twelve
tellers, from behind the 65 feet long counter. The former bank
stands on the site of an older bank established in 1776. it was
originally a large private residence. In 1715, it was owned by
Mr Eyre. Later that year, Jacobite Rebels entered Preston and
proclaimed Prince James Edward Stuart 'King of England'.
The used Mr. Eyre's house as their headquarters, until it
was 'recovered by a large party of dismounted troops'.

These premises were refurbished
by J D Wetherspoon and
opened in January 2015.

Date of current sign: 2015 Date of first pub on site: 2015 Name of Artist: Not listed

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