‘Everyone is proud of it’: dismay in Halifax at Lloyds’ threat to historic brand
Residents of Halifax are expressing dismay over Lloyds Banking Group's potential decision to phase out the historic Halifax brand. The brand, which has been associated with the town since 1853, holds significant sentimental value for locals. Many believe that the founders of the Halifax building society would be horrified by the prospect of losing their legacy.
- ▪Lloyds Banking Group is considering phasing out the Halifax brand, which has been in existence since 1853.
- ▪Local residents express strong emotional ties to the Halifax brand, emphasizing its importance to the community.
- ▪The Halifax brand was originally a building society before becoming part of Lloyds in 2009 after a series of financial troubles.
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David Glover, of the Halifax Antiquarian Society, at Lister Lane cemetery, where founders of the Halifax building society are buried. Photograph: Christopher Thomond/The GuardianView image in fullscreenDavid Glover, of the Halifax Antiquarian Society, at Lister Lane cemetery, where founders of the Halifax building society are buried. Photograph: Christopher Thomond/The GuardianLloyds Banking Group‘Everyone is proud of it’: dismay in Halifax at Lloyds’ threat to historic brandThe bank, formerly a building society, has carried the name of the Yorkshire town since 1853 and most locals think it should be preservedKalyeena Makortoff Banking correspondent Fri 22 May 2026 11.00 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleOn a moody afternoon, near the sandstone terraces of Halifax’s Gibbet street,…
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