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 1905 - Preston Savings Bank - Preston, UK Posted by:  dtrebilc
N 53° 45.529 W 002° 41.805
30U E 519992 N 5956730
This foundation stone is in the middle of the facade of the Preston Savings Bank.
Waymark Code: WMPPTK
Location: North West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 10/03/2015
Views: 1
In 2015 the building was converted to a pub and a plaque on the wall tells the story of the building.
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.
Year of construction: 1905
Cross-listed waymark: [Web Link]
Full inscription:
THIS STONE WAS LAID BY
WILLIAM PHILIP PARK ESQ. J.P.
CHAIRMAN OF THE TRUSTEES
OF THIS BANK
OCTOBER 23rd 1905
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