Making it Work

Enjoy the changing world of work and leisure.

Countless people have been employed by banks and building societies over the years to look after our money. Not just a respectable career, it also offered an opportunity for more leisurely pursuits.

Discover what teenage apprentices earned in the 19th century, and when women first came to work in banks. Learn about early 'computers' and how they changed the workplace. See what 'high jinks' staff got up to in their free time.