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West Cumbria Building Society

Period 1882–1996 Name changed in 1973 from Workington & West Cumberland Permanent Building Society
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History

West Cumbria building society was established around 1882 as Workington & West Cumberland Permanent Building Society, then briefly renamed to Workington & West Cumberland Building Society in 1972, before changing its name to West Cumbria the following year. In 1996 it transferred its engagements to Cumberland Building Society.

Absorbed from

1973renamedWorkington & West Cumberland Building Society

Became part of

1996acquiredCumberland Building Society

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Last updated: 20/05/2026