Barclays History

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27th August 2005, Accra Microbanking scheme turns a traditional Ghanaian money collector into a venture capitalist.

11th October 2005, Elvington Aerodrome Mike Newman breaking his own World Blind Landspeed Record.

27th June 1967, North London Reg Varney withdrawns £10 from the world's first cashpoint transaction.

9th September 1986, New York Barclays is the first British bank to be traded on the New York Stock Exchange.

29th June 1966, Birmingham The launch of Europe's first credit card sparks a revolution in banking.

1st December 1958, Hanover Street, London Britain's first woman bank manager poses for an incredulous press.

Summer Interns Programme

Eight weeks. Hundreds of insights into our business. And one great way to spend your summer. That’s how we’d sum up our Internship Programmes.

You’ll immerse yourself in one of our ten business areas. Work alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. And pick up a huge array of practical commercial skills. In the process, you’ll find out what working for Barclays is all about and whether we – and the work you do – are right for you.

The following business areas offer Summer Internship opportunities this year: Commercial Banking, Retail Banking, HR, UK Retail Marketing, Global Sourcing and GRCB Technology.

The closing date for applications was 15th February 2008.

Getting Closer
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