Wakefield in West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Bank House

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 16, 2025

1. Bank House Marker

Inscription. Built c.1790 as a luxurious mansion house for the Ingram family of Wakefield banking firm Ingram and Kennet. The property was sold following the bank's collapse in 1812. From 1825 to 1829 it was owned by the banking firm of Wentworth, Chaloner and Rishworth. After that bank also collapsed, the property was acquired by the Wakefield banking company, later the Wakefield and Barnsley Union Bank, established in 1832. It was later sub-divided and used as offices for many years.

Erected 2022 by Wakefield Civic Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1790.

Location. 53° 40.925′ N, 1° 30.094′ W. Marker is in Wakefield, England, in West Yorkshire. It is at the intersection of Westgate and White Horse Yard, on the right when traveling east on Westgate. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 65 Westgate, Wakefield, England WF1 1XQ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in England’s Yorkshire & The Humber.

Globally, it is in the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Wakefield's First Purpose-Built Bank (here, next to this marker); The Picture House (a few steps from this marker); The Edmonstone Women 'Conservationists' (within shouting distance of this marker); Wakefield's Wool Market (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Ann Hurst (1772-1832) (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Shades Inn on Silver Street (about 180 meters away); 1-3 Wood Street (about 180 meters away); Market Cross on Cross Square (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wakefield.

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 16, 2025

2. Bank House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 97 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 5, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.