What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: 2, Churchside Built in the style of a Florentine palazzo, as many Victorian commercial buildings were, this is the only example in Howden. William Small and his sister, Justice, from London, developed the site as business premises. Justice's initials are above the door. By 1881 it was occupied by the Yorkshire Banking Company. Recorded plaque organisation: Howden Civic Society.
William Small and his sister Justice developed this uniquely styled commercial building in Howden, reflecting Victorian architectural trends; by 1881, it housed the Yorkshire Banking Company, highlighting its significance in local commerce and finance.
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