Did you know the first ever cash point was in Enfield?

Now, 50 years to the day since it opened, celebrations will take place to highlight the borough's reputation as a place of innovation.

Crowds will congregate as St. Anne’s Catholic High School Gospel Choir sing to draw attention to Barclays in Enfield Town being the place where the first automated teller machine, ATM, opened on June 27, 1967.

On June 27 this year, people can watch live performances that start on the Market Square bandstand at 11.30am and have the chance to learn more about the history of the ATM machine.

Councillor Alan Sitkin Enfield Council’s cabinet member for economic regeneration and business, said: “At the time, Enfield was known as an industrious borough and that reputation continues today.”

"Today, we are still a magnificent borough of innovators, inventors and inspiration.

“Just look for example at the burgeoning brewing businesses in Enfield, our cutting-edge new homes plans or our environmental projects.

“Enfield is seen as a place for collaboration, growth and sustainability by the high tech and manufacturing sectors.

“In addition, continued investment in the borough will help businesses survive and thrive.”

By the end of the 1960s there were 781 cash machines around the world, 595 of which were in Britain where there are now over 70,000.

According to the ATM Industry Association there are almost three million ATMs worldwide.

Television comedy series ‘On the Buses’ actor Reg Varney was the first person to use the cash machine back then.

For more information on the companies that have helped develop industry in Enfield, visit https://new.enfield.gov.uk/services/leisure-and-culture/museums-and-heritage/local-history-factsheets/libraries-information-industry-in-enfield.pdf