What is recorded here
This bronze commemorative plaque records: Jonathan Backhouse & Co. Bankers established Darlington 1774 amalgamated with Barclays Bank Limited 1896
Jonathan Backhouse & Co. were prominent bankers who played a crucial role in financing the early railway industry and industrial growth in Darlington, contributing significantly to the region's economic development during the Industrial Revolution.
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