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Reading & High Wycombe Building Society

Period 1852–1956 Name changed in 1948 from Reading Building Society
Fate Acquired

Lineage

Reading & High Wycombe Reading renamed 1948

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History

Reading & High Wycombe Building Society was established in 1852 as Reading Building Society before being renamed in 1948. It later transferred its engagements to Bristol & West Building Society in 1956 and is now part of Coventry Building Society.

Absorbed from

1948renamedReading Building Society

Became part of

1956acquiredBristol & West Building Society

Sources

Last updated: 06/05/2026