Savings Bank Museum, Ruthwell, Dumfries and Galloway
N 54° 59.581 W 003° 24.314
30U E 474073 N 6094089
In 1810 Reverend Henry Duncan started a savings group based here. The logical successors are the Trustee Savings Bank, who maintain this museum.
Waymark Code: WM9GAY
Location: Southern Scotland, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 08/17/2010
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Henry Duncan was a man of many attributes. At first he worked in a bank. Giving that up to study for the ministry. Appointed to the parish of Ruthwell he set about making life better for the poorest by starting his savings bank.
Geologists will know Duncan as first to identify fossil footprints.
The museum is about Duncan and savings and banking. A three lock security box, early coins and notes and books on early banking are on display.
Free admission.
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Theme:
Cultural History
Street Address:
Savings Bank Mseum
Ruthwell
Dumfries
Scotland
DG1 4NN
Food Court: no
Gift Shop: yes
Hours of Operation:
April - September 10.00 - 16.00 Tuesday - Saturday
October - March 10.00 - 16.00 Thursday - Saturday
Cost: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Museum Size: Small
Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
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