Henry Banks
British developer
About Henry Banks
Lived 1758 – 1847 (aged 88–89).
Henry Banks (1758 – 18 April 1847) was an English developer. He was known as the "Father of Blackpool," having been responsible for several buildings in the town.
Early life Banks was born in Blackpool in 1758 to Edward Banks and Jane Pearson. He was their first child, and was followed by Thomas and Catherine.
Career In 1819, he purchased the Lane Ends estate (including the Lane Ends Hotel), on which he built Blackpool's first holiday cottages. In 1837, his son-in-law, John Cocker, built the town's first assembly rooms. John Cocker was the father of Blackpool's first mayor, William Cocker. William inherited Banks's land and buildings.
Personal life Banks married Margaret Bailey, with whom had two known children: Alice (who married Reverend William Thornber) and Jane (who married John Cocker).
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Who was Henry Banks?
British developer
When was Henry Banks born?
Henry Banks was born in 1758.
When did Henry Banks die?
Henry Banks died in 1847.
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