What is recorded here

This brass commemorative plaque records: Hawick Savings Bank established 7th Jan. 1815. "Hawick Savings Bank has the distinction of being the oldest Trustee Savings Bank in the country with a continuous history". From J. Oliver Horne's "History of Savings Banks".

Hawick Savings Bank, established on January 7, 1815, holds the distinction of being the oldest continuously operating Trustee Savings Bank in the United Kingdom, playing a crucial role in promoting thrift and financial security among local communities.

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