The Post & Telegraph

This building was constructed for the National Provincial Bank, between 1921 and 1923, in the Neoclassical French style of the latter half of the 18th century. The bank was built on the site of several shops, including the premises occupied by the Brighto

The Post & Telegraph building was originally constructed between 1921 and 1923 as a branch of the National Provincial Bank, reflecting the bank's expansion in the early 20th century. Its Neoclassical French design, inspired by 18th-century architecture, symbolizes the era's emphasis on grand, civic buildings to convey stability and trust in financial institutions.