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Manchester Vault
Opening Times
Mon-Fri: 9:00-18:00
Sat-Sun: 10:30-15:30
Address
77 Oxford St, Manchester M1 6EG
Last permitted vault access is 15 minutes prior to published closing time.
We regret that children are not permitted on site.
Leeds Vault
Opening Times
Mon-Fri: 10:00-17:30
Sat-Sun: 10:30-15:30
Address
2 Russell St, Leeds LS1 5RN
Last permitted vault access is 15 minutes prior to published closing time
We regret that children are not permitted on site.
OPEN AN ACCOUNT
Manchester Vault
Opening Times
Mon-Fri: 9:00-18:00
Sat-Sun: 10:30-15:30
Address
77 Oxford St, Manchester M1 6EG
Last permitted vault access is 15 minutes prior to published closing time.
We regret that children are not permitted on site.
Leeds Vault
Opening Times
Mon-Fri: 10:00-17:30
Sat-Sun: 10:30-15:30
Address
2 Russell St, Leeds LS1 5RN
Last permitted vault access is 15 minutes prior to published closing time
We regret that children are not permitted on site.
Manchester Vault:
Mon-Fri: 9:00-18:00 | Sat-Sun: 10:30-15:30
Leeds Vault:
Mon-Fri: 10:00-17:30 | Sat-Sun: 10:30-15:30
Last vault access is 15 minutes prior to published closing time
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Can you store cash in a safe deposit box?
Whether you have withdrawn money to give as a wedding gift that you do not want to keep at home, […]
Additional New Viewing Rooms Opened In Our Manchester Vaults
Customers in Manchester have already given us plenty of positive feedback since the opening of our 4 new viewing rooms just before Christmas.
Asian Gold Targeted In Bolton Thefts
The article below was published on the 25th of August in the Manchester Evening News. It serves as a shocking reminder of how Asian communities are targeted for theft.
Concern Over Crime Levels In Shipley & Surrounding Areas
House burglaries across the Shipley Parliamentary constituency have risen by almost 50 per cent year-on-year, new figures have shown.
Asian Gold Theft – Bradford
We have noticed a recent surge in interest from families in Bradford wishing to store their valuables with us.
St. James’ Safe Deposit Wins Regional Award
We are pleased to announce that our staff in our Leeds Branch recently won a regional cycling competition.
Dark Nights Are Upon Us…
This coming weekend brings the clocks changing, meaning an extra hour in bed! However this is also a really good time to assess your security options as the nights draw in.
What To Do With An Olympic Medal?
As our triumphant Olympic heroes return to the UK, the subject of what to do with their hard won medals arises.
The Weird World Of Negative Interest Rates
The Bank of England's base rate is currently 0.5%, with concerns that it may drop further. The below article looks into the reasons why the High Street Banks would look to pass on costs incurred to their customers.
UK Gold Price
Gold jumped to its highest price since March 2014 on Wednesday the 5th of July as investors looked for a safe investment amid continued fallout from the United Kingdom’s vote to leave the European Union.
Interesting Vaults #6
When the Enola Gay dropped a Nuclear Bomb on Hiroshima, the city was close to obliteration. But downtown, just a football field away from ground zero, the vault at Teikoku Bank sat undamaged. The exterior was destroyed but the interior was pristine.
High Street Banks Announce End Of Safe Keep Services
Over the past few weeks we have received many enquiries from people who have been asked to remove their valuables from their High Street Bank. HSBC, TSB, Lloyds and Barclays are all in the process of ending their safe keep facilities.
Gold Prices On The Increase…
In times of political and economic turmoil, investors turn to the safe haven that is Gold. It is considered a safe place to invest with a track record of good returns in the long term.
St. James’ Helping To Protect The Most Vulnerable Members Of Society
More than five thefts a day are taking place at care homes across the UK, with elderly residents being robbed of more than £2.7 million in money, jewellery and treasured possessions in the last three and a half years.
St. James’ Building History
St. James' Safe Deposit is a longstanding business based in the Grade 2 listed St. James' building on Oxford Street, Manchester.
Extended Weekend Opening Hours At St James’ In Manchester
St. James' is pleased to announce that from 2nd April the weekend opening hours at its Manchester Safe Deposit will be extended.
Happy Birthday Leeds!
The 5th February marks the first anniversary of our Leeds Branch opening for business. To mark the event, we commissioned the cake pictured below - complete with edible money and gold bars!
Dementia And Alzheimer’s: Safeguarding Possessions
There have been recurring stories in the media about the increasing numbers of instances where dementia or alzheimer sufferers become vulnerable to losing possessions or being subject to theft.
Interesting Vaults #4
The former HSBC Bank located opposite Threadneedle Street (right in the heart of the capitals financial district) is to be converted to a luxury Hotel.
Recent Article On St James’ Safe Deposit Published By North Leeds Life
St James' Safe Deposit Company Ltd is the oldest independent safe deposit centre in the North of England. Privately owned, it was established in Manchester in 1912 and offers safe deposit box rentals for the storage of personal valuables.
Reasons To Consider A Safe Deposit Box
Although this news article first appeared on an American website, it is just as relevant in the UK. Safe and secure storage for all of your treasured items.
The Worlds Second Biggest Diamond Found In Botswana
The world's second-largest gem quality diamond has been discovered in Botswana.
Stockport Thefts Target Asian Gold
Household burglary rates tend to increase with the onset of darker nights. Protect your valuables at St James' Safe Deposit and trust our record of over 100 years trading in storing your precious items safely and securely.
Gold Theft During Diwali Festivities
The link below details how families celebrating Diwali are being targeted by thieves wishing to steal their precious items.
Interesting Vaults #3
The United States Bullion Depository, often known as Fort Knox, is a fortified vault building located within the United States Army post of Fort Knox, Kentucky.
New Chubb Safes Installed In Our Manchester Vault
We are pleased to announce that due to exceptional demand, St James' Safe Deposit have commissioned a further five hundred Chubb safe lockers for their vault in Manchester.
Bank Safe Keeping Service Vs Traditional Safe Deposit
The link below details a case in the UK where a Church used Lloyds Bank to store some of their artefacts. The article alleges that the Church are finding it difficult to retrieve the items from Lloyds Bank and conclude that they may have been lost.
Interesting Vaults #2
In this instalment of our look into some of the worlds most interesting vaults, we travel to the small Norwegian island of Spitsbergen (located in the remote Arctic Svalbard archipelago, about 1,300 kilometres from the North Pole).
Interesting Vaults #1
As legend has it, the ingredients that go into making Coca Cola are so secret that the only people who knew the formula were not allowed to fly on the same aeroplane together in case the recipe was lost forever!
Asian Gold Theft
Police have issued a warning to owners of Asian gold jewellery to take precautions as they predict a rise in gold burglaries this month.
Leeds Branch Update
As I sit down to write this article, I can't believe it is over six months since St James' Safe Deposit Leeds Branch opened its doors for the first time. In doing so, we became the first privately owned Safe Deposit Vault in Leeds since the mid 1960's.
Bitcoin Storage At St James’ Safe Deposit
Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency that uses a private key for security purposes. Bitcoin users often keep these keys on devices such as USB flash drives (away from their network).
Crime Prevention Advice – Your Vehicle
From the Offender's Mouth....
The following content has been taken from interviews conducted with convicted offenders, providing a useful insight into their approach to committing vehicle theft.
Crime Prevention Advice – Your Home
From the Offenders Mouth……….
The following content has been taken from interviews conducted with convicted offenders, providing an insight into their approach to committing burglary.
Gold Price At A Five Year Low
The gold price has fallen to its lowest in more than five years as talk of a US interest rate rise this year has led investors to sell the precious metal.
St James’ Safe Deposit Awarded #SBS Social Networking Initiative
St James' Safe Deposit Co Ltd has been named as a winner of the prestigious #SBS social networking initiative.
The Great Asian Gold Crisis
With its value at a record high, gold has never been more attractive to thieves. Now burglars with metal detectors are targeting the homes of British Asian families for their collection of high quality "Indian gold" jewellery.
St James’ Safe Deposit – Security Update
There has been extensive media coverage on television and in the newspapers relating to the breach in security at a […]
St James’ Safe Deposit Leeds Branch Now Open
The St James' Safe Deposit Company, providers of high security safe deposit boxes for the storage of personal valuables including gold and jewellery, today announced the opening of a new Leeds Safe Deposit Centre.
HSBC Withdraw Their Safe Deposit Services In Manchester
HSBC has written to all their Safe Deposit customers in Manchester advising them that the bank is withdrawing their Safe Deposit facilities and that all existing license agreements to use these services will come to an end on 16th April 2015.
History Of St James’ Safe Deposit, Leeds
In January 2015, St James's Safe Deposit Leeds Bradford branch will be open for business. The new premises are located in the basement of a building called Greek Street Chambers which is located on the corner of Park Row and Russell Street, just a short walk from the mainline station.
The Increasing Number Of Private Safe Deposit Centres In The UK
We estimate that in 2014, at least 6 private safe deposits have opened across the UK. But what have been the drivers behind this growth?
Manchester – New Large Safe Deposit Boxes Installed
Many customers in Manchester have been awaiting the arrival of our new BH size boxes and will be pleased to have confirmation that they been installed and are now available for rental.
Manchester Mega Mela 2014
The Manchester Mega Mela is the largest celebration of South Asian culture in the North of England. First started in 1989, it has now become an established annual event and attracts huge audiences in the region of 60 000.
History Of St James’ Safe Deposit, Manchester
In the 19th century Manchester was one of the wealthiest cities in the world thanks to "King Cotton". There were hundreds of cotton mills in the surrounding towns and supporting industries including a large number of cotton printing companies.
Manchester Vault
Opening Times
Mon-Fri: 9:00-18:00
Sat-Sun: 10:30-15:30
Address
77 Oxford St, Manchester M1 6EG
Last permitted vault access is 15 minutes prior to published closing time.
We regret that children are not permitted on site.
Leeds Vault
Opening Times
Mon-Fri: 10:00-17:30
Sat-Sun: 10:30-15:30
Address
2 Russell St, Leeds LS1 5RN
Last permitted vault access is 15 minutes prior to published closing time
We regret that children are not permitted on site.
St James’ Safe Deposit Co Ltd (Manchester) is registered in London No: 981693. Registered with the Financial Conduct Authority No: 476901. St James’ Safe Deposit (Yorkshire) Ltd is registered in London No: 8514084. Registered with the Financial Conduct Authority No: 624025.
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