Thereโs a very interesting story associated with our renovation of an old bank in Welshpool - and we feel sure you would like to cheque it out!
The mid-19th Century building in Welshpool is Grade ll Listed, well known to locals as Welshpool Savings Bank and more recently the TSB. While working on the project a cache of documents were discovered dating back more than 100 years.
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Old documents uncovered in Welshpool bank refurbishment
WE ARE CARRYING OUT A FULL REFURBISHMENT OF THE BUILDING INย SEVERN STREET TO PROVIDE A NEW BASEย IN THE TOWN FOR THEย CHARITYย KALEIDOSCOPE, A CHARITY WHICH HASย OPERATED FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS FROM THE ARMOURY BUILDING IN BROOK STREET.ย ย KALEIDOSCOPE OFFERS TREATMENT AND SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS DEALING WITHย SUBSTANCE MISUSE AND THEIRย FAMILIES AND HAS FOUR BASES ACROSSย POWYS . IT IS PROVIDING AN IMPORTANT SERVICE TO THE AREA AND THE LOCAL BRANCH WAS INย NEED OF A NEW PREMISES WITH BETTER FACILITIES.ย
During the project, workmen discovered an old bank ledger and posters in an old safe and provision is now being made to display the items in the building for those visiting the charity to look at.
There are several posters with information about opening times, interest rate charges and so on. The ledger dates back to the early 1900s – there really is some fascinating detail and itโs quite amazing to look at the difference in monetary value between then and now!
Itโs been a complete refurbishment and because the building is listed, extra work has been needed to ensure all conditions set by Cadw, the Welsh Governmentโs Historic Environment Service, have been met. The refurbishment has included a new flooring, electrics, plumbing, external painting and roofing.
As part of the project, a display case has been built in the charityโs reception to display the items found in the safe. A reminder of the importance of the building to the town and a link to the history of the bank which served the community for so many years.
