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

Wakefield's First Purpose-Built Bank

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 16, 2025

1. Wakefield's First Purpose-Built Bank Marker

Inscription. Wakefield's first purpose-built bank built for the banking firm of Ingram and Kennet (established in 1785). In 1840 the Wakefield and Barnsley Union Bank took over the property with their second bank manager, William Hey Dykes, living in the premises behind from 1841. Among Dykes' children were hymn composers John Bacchus Dykes and Eliza Sibbald Dykes. Eliza was also a poet and painter whose work was displayed in the Corn Exchange in 1870 alongside that of artist Louisa Fennell.

Erected 2022 by Wakefield Civic Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1785.

Location. 53° 40.928′ N, 1° 30.093′ W. Marker is in Wakefield, England, in West Yorkshire. It is on Westgate, on the right when traveling east. 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: Bank House (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 distance of this marker); Ann Hurst (1772-1832)

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Shades Inn on Silver Street (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); 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. Wakefield's First Purpose-Built Bank 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 75 times since then and 9 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.