The Halifax 'family tree'

Founded in 1853, the Halifax is one of the UK's best known companies and has enjoyed phenomenal growth over the course of its 150 year history.

In the latter years of the 20th century, it made a number of notable acquisitions, including Clerical Medical and Birmingham Midshires.  These remain some of the key brands of HBOS plc today.

Click on any of the names displayed on the 'family tree' below to find out more about its history.

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Halifax Birmingham Midshires 1986 Clerical Medical 1824 Leeds Permanent Building Society 1848 Halifax Equitable 1871 Halifax Permanent Benefit Building Society 1852


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