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Blue plaque № 59383

Boston, Lincolnshire, England, United Kingdom

William Garfit House 116 High Street Boston 116 High Street was built c1700 by the Garfit family who owned it until 1893. William Garfit established Lincolnshire’s first Private bank on these premises in 1751. The company after several mergers became the predecessor of Lloyds Bank in 1891. 18th cent

uary alterations included renewal of the Façade and front door with its casing and fanlight. After sale it became a “Diocesan Home for Fallen Women”. In 1908 it reverted to a mix of commercial and dom

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