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[2228] An old style building
Swansea, Wales
In 1959, the latest addition to Martins Bank’s brand new South Western Region is this handsome looking branch at Swansea. Martins has long since been a fan of the “mock Tudor” look, and here are plenty of wooden beams to satisfy that particular craving. Sadly, Swansea is not part of Barclays’ dreams going forward, and the branch closes within a year or so of the merger. Still, as befits a building of this stature, (not to mention a vague resemblance to a wedding cake) the modern day occupants are a prestigious bridalwear company! (Also, a tattoo shop).
Further reading: www.martinsbank.co.uk/11-46-80 Swansea.htm
[2228] An old style building
Swansea, Wales
In 1959, the latest addition to Martins Bank’s brand new South Western Region is this handsome looking branch at Swansea. Martins has long since been a fan of the “mock Tudor” look, and here are plenty of wooden beams to satisfy that particular craving. Sadly, Swansea is not part of Barclays’ dreams going forward, and the branch closes within a year or so of the merger. Still, as befits a building of this stature, (not to mention a vague resemblance to a wedding cake) the modern day occupants are a prestigious bridalwear company! (Also, a tattoo shop).
Further reading: www.martinsbank.co.uk/11-46-80 Swansea.htm