Commemorative plaque 59383

This blue commemorative plaque records: William Garfit House 116 High Street Boston 116 High Street was built c1700 by the Garfit family who owned it until 1893. William Garfit established Lincolnshire’s first Private bank on these premises in 1751. The company after several mergers became the predecessor of Lloyds Bank in 1891. 18th centuary alterations included renewal of the Façade and front door with its casing and fanlight. After sale it became a “Diocesan Home for Fallen Women”. In 1908 it reverted to a mix of commercial and domestic Use, occupied temporarily by the RAF in the 1940’s. The last known use of the building before Renovation was by Hobster and co,. Agricultural merchants until the 1980’s. It was restored by Heritage Lincolnshire And reopened by the Lincolnshire Community Foundation in 2013. The Boston Preservation Trust Recorded plaque organisation: The Boston Preservation Trust.

William Garfit established Lincolnshire’s first private bank at this house in 1751, which later became a predecessor of Lloyds Bank; the building has also served various other significant purposes including as a "Diocesan Home for Fallen Women" and temporary RAF occupation during World War II.