It was operating in the 1860s with branches in Deptford, Greenwich and Lewisham. In 1968 it made an application to be merged with the Greenwich Building Society.
Caroline's Miscellany gives further information.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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People's Building Society
{Around a pair of clasped hands, the initials PBS and the motto 'Unitate Fort...
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Cornet player. He was part of George Webb's Dixielanders jazz band. In later years he was curator of the Plumstead Museum.
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Group, Cinema, History, Humour, Music / songs, Sport / Games, Theatre, TV & Radio
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