The Baker Street Robbery
One of Britain’s most infamous robberies occurred in 1971 on Baker Street in London. The heist was so widely talked about that, just as the more recent Hatton Garden Heist was turned into a film titled The Bank Job. But why did this robbery become one of the most talked-about, or in some cases, least talked about […]
What goes in a Safety Deposit Box?
Safety Deposit Boxes The number of banks on our high-streets may be on the decline but one thing which may be shockingly on the rise is safety deposit boxes. Whilst cloud storage and digital records are all the rage we should not be quick to assume that vaults and deposits are a thing of […]
National Neighbourhood Watch Week
During this year’s National Neighbourhood Watch Week, we’ve collected some of the most helpful burglary prevention advice for residents in Greater Manchester and the surrounding areas. This year, they celebrate 40 years of supporting neighbours and building communities. What is National Neighbourhood Watch Week? Neighbourhood Watch was set up to bring “neighbours together to create strong, […]
The Rise of Safe Deposit Boxes
NatWest Bank Closures: Where Can You Safely Store Your Valuables Now? Bank closures have been on the rise across the UK, particularly in the North of England. In recent years, this trend has accelerated, leaving many customers without access to services they once relied on, including safe deposit boxes for storing their valuables. One of […]
What should I not keep in my box?
Can’t I keep everything in my box? While you may want to put all your prized possessions into a safety deposit box and lock them all away safe, this may not always be for the best. Deposit centres have opening hours, close during the holidays, and are not open on Sundays; therefore, you won’t always […]
Safe deposit lockers in Manchester
At The Safe Deposit Centre, we have high-security safe deposit lockers available at affordable rates to securely store valued items. Located in the city centre. We provide unparalleled security for your valuables in our safe deposit centre, which is the only facility in the North-West to house a Grade 10 vault. Storing valuable items within your home […]
Security deposit box
Looking to store your valued items in a secure location outside of the home? Our safe deposit boxes offer the ideal solution at an affordable rate. Whether you want to store banknotes, jewellery, important documents or family heirlooms, a security deposit box provides a secure location outside of the home for these valued goods to […]
High-security storage solutions
Looking for high-security storage solutions for your valuables? The Safe Deposit Centre, Manchester, has a range of deposit boxes to perfectly suit your needs. Whether you’re looking for high-security storage solutions to protect cash or valuables, or you would just prefer to have valued items in a secure location outside of the home, at The Safe Deposit Centre, we pride […]
UK safe deposit box History
The history of the UK safe deposit box dates back to the 17th century in London. We often think of safe deposit boxes in large bank vaults. However, the reality is that long before establishing banks, goldsmiths offered their customers safe storage of valuables in their fortified vaults. The Rise of Privately Owned Vaults Until […]