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Somersetshire Building Society

Period 1849–1972 Name changed in 1962 from Somersetshire Permanent Benefit Building Society
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History

Somersetshire Building Society was established in 1849 as Somersetshire Permanent Benefit Building Society before being renamed in 1962. It later transferred its engagements to Bristol & West Building Society in 1972 and is now part of Coventry Building Society.

Absorbed from

1962renamedSomersetshire Permanent Benefit Building Society

Became part of

1972acquiredBristol & West Building Society

Sources

Last updated: 08/05/2026