Barclays celebrates a century of banking in IOM

Barclays bank is celebrating its 100 year anniversary of opening on Island.

The centenary will be celebrated today with a customer event and plaque unveiling at the Douglas branch, where visitors can also see a selection of memorabilia.

The promenade, town hall and town centre of the Island's capital will also turn blue over the weekend to mark the occasion.

Barclays staff and their families will also complete a 40km walk from their Ramsey to Douglas branch, and a litter picking event during the summer as part of the celebrations.