What was the original business of Barclays when it was established in 1690?
Goldsmith banking
Textile manufacturing
Shipping company
Grocery store
Answer
Barclays traces its origins back to the goldsmith banking business established in the City of London in 1690. This type of banking involved goldsmiths who accepted deposits of gold and silver and issued receipts that could be used as a form of currency.
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