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The oldest commercial bank in Britain

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Filled with stories and anecdotes, Castle Sand, a human structure that came out of an ancient civilization, tells the tales and legends that have shaped human history and brought us to where we are economically today. The economic path, starting with Britain, one of the oldest financial industries in modern times, can be traced back to the origins of banking, such as Hore's Bank. This bank, founded months after the completion of financial training, remains operational to this day. It is distinctive for its glassy structure and the use of gum in its construction. The bank has a long history, including surviving the aftermath of the first and second world wars. It has become a safe haven for banking, with bank employees even protecting the bank's assets by hiding them in their homes during wartime. Today, the bank and its various commercial ventures continue to thrive, over 250 years after its establishment.