Hoddesdon Bank in 1876

Hoddesdon’s first Bank opened in the High Street, on the corner of what we know today as Brocket Road in the 1870s, as a branch of the Hertford bank of Tuke, Lucas and Seebohm.

Mr. Septimus Warner

Mr. Septimus Warner was the first manager, followed by his son, Mr. Howard L. Warner (who in his time took quite a prominent part in town affairs), and then by the latter’s cousin, Mr Clement Warner.

A cheque from the bank

The Bank was only open on Tuesdays and Fridays up to 1892, it was at this time that the building was demolished, as a result of a public subscription for the widening of Brocket Road. The Bank acquired the premises next door, on the site previously occupied by Mr S.J. Griffins shop. Alterations to the new premises were carried out by a local builder Mr J.W. Nicholls.

Barclays Bank, Hoddesdon

When the bank reopened on Monday 4th April 1892, the owners – Sharples, Tuke, Lucas and Seebohm, had been acquired by Barclays Bank, and opened for business from 10am to 12.30pm daily.