The Malmesbury Bank Raid
35 High Street, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 9AE
Beginning in the Aroma Restaurant at 35 High Street, the old Lloyds Bank, the history of the town's banks since 1812 will be described accompanied by documents and photographs. After touring the premises including the underground strong rooms we will move across the road to the Mercy in Action charity shop which previously was Barclays Bank. Walking up the High Street we will pass the old Midland Bank, the North Wilts Bank and the Halifax Building Society before proceeding to Lally's Tea Rooms which occupies the premises of the Cheltenham and Gloucester Building Society. Here there will be an opportunity to see the Tarantula Coffee Bar in the basement much frequented by teenagers in the 1960s.
Timings
- Friday 11 September:
- 14.30
- Saturday 12 September:
- 14.30
Location & directions
35 High Street, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 9AE
- Contact on day:
- Charles Vernon
- Telephone number:
- +447729992329
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking preferred
- Booking conditions:
- As numbers are limited early booking is recommended.
- Booking contact name:
- Charles Vernon
- Booking telephone number:
- +441666824376
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking website:
- https://malmesburycivictrust.weebly.com/
- Booking opens:
- 01 Aug 2026 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 10 Sep 2026 12:00 AM
Accessibility details
The tour involves going up and down staircases, one of which is narrow, into confined spaces. Wheelchair users will be be able to hear the introductory talk.
Additional information
Children must be closely supervised by their accompanying adults.
- Max number of people:
- 20
- Estimated duration:
- 1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)
