1–3 Churchyard Side, Nantwich
| 1–3 Churchyard Side | |
|---|---|
Lloyds TSB | |
| Architect | Alfred Waterhouse |
| Architectural style(s) | Gothic Revival |
Listed Building – Grade II | |
| Official name | Nos 1 and 3 (District Bank) |
| Designated | 1 March 1974 |
| Reference no. | 1138728[1] |
  Location in Cheshire | |
1–3 Churchyard Side is a grade-II-listed[1] Victorian Gothic building in Nantwich, Cheshire, England, located on the corner of Churchyard Side and Pepper Street (SJ6511952369), opposite St Mary's Church. Built in 1864–66 to a design by Alfred Waterhouse as the Nantwich branch of the Manchester and Liverpool District Bank, it is among the most notable examples of Victorian corporate architecture in the town.[2] The building remained a branch of the District Bank until the late 20th century, and is still in use as a bank.
History
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1–3 Churchyard Side was built in 1864–66 to a design by
The bank opened on 2 June 1866, replacing the branch at 9 Mill Street, which had opened in 1852. An earlier branch of the bank had been established in Barker Street in 1830.[4][5] In 1874, there were four banks in the town, the others being the Midland, also on Churchyard Side; the Savings Bank on Welsh Row; and Downes, Groome, and Hamilton on the High Street.[6] By 1939, the bank had become known simply as the District Bank, and 1–3 Churchyard Side remained a branch of the District Bank until at least the 1970s.[1][7]
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Description
1–3 Churchyard Side is two-storey
Modern use
As of 2010, the building is a branch of the
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e f Historic England. "District Bank, Nantwich (1138728)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
- ^ a b c Pevsner, p. 287
- ^ a b Stevenson, p. 40
- ^ a b Hall, pp. 243, 248
- ^ Historic England. "Peppers, Nantwich (Grade II) (1263769)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
- ^ Morris & Co's Directory (1874)
- ^ Kelly's Directory (1939)
Sources
- Hall J. A History of the Town and Parish of Nantwich, or Wich Malbank, in the County Palatine of Chester (2nd edn) (E. J. Morten; 1972) (ISBN 0-901598-24-0)
- Pevsner N, Hubbard E. The Buildings of England: Cheshire (Penguin Books; 1971) (ISBN 0-14-071042-6)
- Stevenson PJ. Nantwich: A Brief History and Guide (1994)