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Description Architectural sculpture on former Commercial Bank, Bradford (now Natwest Bank) at 7 Hustlergate, Bradford, West Yorkshire. Designed by Andrews & Pepper in 1867 and opened in 1868. All exterior carving is by Mawer & Ingle of Leeds. The carving has a maritime theme throughout, in reference to 19th century British colonial sea trade, which was a source of profit for the bank. This theme includes friezes of waves, mythical or imaginary sea creatures, and mariners. Showing gargoyle in form of an imaginary sea-wolf.
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