John Oram's photos with the keyword: Midland Bank

This former branch of HSBC at 45 Commercial Road, Totton closed as long ago as 2 June 2017 and one might reasonably assume that it has been vacant since thus underlining, once again, my displeasure with banks for their branch closures and landlords and local authorities for allowing commercial property to stand empty for extended periods. For the banking historian, it is of interest when modern day fascias are removed to reveal evidence of former identities, in this case Midland Bank. I think a more correct address for this bank would be 45-47 Commercial Road as Photo Solutions (right) is no. 49. 200_3_P1120757CE

The Morton's Pharmacy fascia, although pretty standard, looks a little incongruous on what is obviously a former bank. This attractive building on Trinity Square, Axminster was an HSBC and, formerly, Midland Bank. Nearby, the former NatWest closed on 30 May 2018 leaving, as far as I know, only Lloyds and Santander in this busy Devon town. The Lloyds will, reportedly, close shortly for three weeks to be converted to a counterless branch. 200_3_P1070315R