Two-bay Extension: Craven Bank (later Barclays), 49 High Street, Skipton

Sources vary. Martins Bank archive indicates that the building dates from 1860. However, in his thesis K C Jackson notes “In 1849, the Craven Bank had commissioned George Webster of Kendal to design a new bank for Skipton High Street. Its elevation incorporated four bays separated by Ionic pilasters and this was extended in the same style by a further two bays in 1875 by Frederick J Robinson. Unfortunately, the ratio of the width of the bays to the width of the plot available for the extension is irregular and this gives rise to an awkward demarcation line, even though the materials and design match exceedingly well. [Jackson Vol 1 page 204].

Note family connection. The manager of the Bank was F J Robinson's brother George

Reference        Information from T Robinson by email   
Reference        Kenneth Christopher Jackson: Skipton-in-Craven 1865-1914, University of Bradford e-thesis 2013