Parr's Bank, Market Place, Peel

Opened in 1903 as a branch of Parr's bank. The building was later the town’s Post Office (until removed in 1996, now a vet's surgery). Red sandstone and painted roughcast

PARR'S NEW BANK PREMISES - There are, probably few people in Peel who do not, hail with delight the completion of the building of Parr's Bank. It is an onicii for good, arising as it. does out of the chaos produced by the laic DirmbelTs concern. It has done good by providing employment for many workmen during the last year, and is a building which any town might justly be proud of. Built on the. site of an old two storied house on the one side, and all ugly blank wall and waste ground on the other, the present modern structure is a great addition to the town, lt was commenced in January 1902, the architect being Mr Armitage Rigby, of Douglas. The. contractors were Messrs. J. F. Crowe aud A. H. C. Kelly, the decorative work being entrusted to Mr G. Sayle, and the plumbing to Mr J. Cannell. A word of praise is due to the contractors, and all concerned to: the highly-finished mariner in which the work has been carried out. The inside furniture and (fittings of the bank room are of Spanish mahogany and oak (polished), aud look very rich. There is a manage’rs house attached providing ample accommodation. The first story is built of red freestone rock-faced, from Mr Crowe's quarry, and the storeys above are of old Chester design. The structure is set back in Douglas-street from three to four feet, and a portion of the ground, bought by the bank from the Glentraugh Estate has been added to the Market-place, making a considerable improvement, and addition to the latter, and giving the bank a more imposing appearance. The portion of ground referred to was dedicated to the use of the public by Parrs Bank on payment of the small sum of £40 by the Town Commissioners. [Isle of Man Examiner 17 January 1903 page 6]

Reference           Isle of Man Examiner 17 January 1903 page 6