Underbank Hall is a 16th-century

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in the centre of Stockport,

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(). The hall dates back to the 15th century and is a Grade II*

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. It was home of the Arden family of

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until 1823 when it was sold by

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to pay off debts, and became a bank. A banking hall was then added to the rear in 1919. The hall is still used as a bank today and currently houses the NatWest branch for Stockport.

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