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Building MPM1344 - National Westminster Bank, 8 London Road
Summary
Bank, built c. 1890-1910.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Stone fronted bank building built c. 1890-1910. Pairs of pilasters at each side of façade, three-storey, nearly opposite junction with Kingston Crescent (previously known as Kingston Cross)[1]. Cogswell plans for extension in 1914 [2]. Renumbered from No 6 to 8 between 1940 and 1946 [3]. National Provincial Bank until it merged with Westminster Bank in 1968, becoming the National Westminster Bank. Adopted title Natwest in 1990s. [4]
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SPM37 Bibliographic reference: Portsmouth City Council. 2011. City of Portsmouth Local List of Buildings.
- <2> SPM232 Unpublished document: Cogswell, A, E. 1914. Plans of National Provincial Bank in London Road, North End.
- <3> SPM38 Bibliographic reference: 1800s - 1976. Kelly's Street Directories.
- <4> SPM233 Bibliographic reference: Natwest. 2013. Natwest - A History.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Locally Listed
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Related Events/Activities (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | SU 6491 0193 (point) |
|---|---|
| Unitary Authority | Portsmouth City |
Record last edited
Feb 22 2019 11:17AM