Manchester and County Bank, Oldham.
The grandiose former NatWest Bank, that dominates the ex Mumps roundabout in Oldham
The bank, originally the Manchester and County, was created by renowned Manchester architects Mills & Murgatroyd
It featured a unique baroque copper-crowned tower and a polished red granite base
Inside, the banking hall housed a 50ft mahogany counter
The bank was taken over by NatWest in 1970 and eventually closed it's doors in 1995 when NatWest merged their Mumps and Yorkshire Street branches
It's been ages since I did an urbex, best make an effort and keep up appearances
Of course I have been known to derp about (occasionally), however this place has eluded me and many others for years now
Not like we hadn't tried either, props to SL & Ninjaboy for having joined forces on previous trips here, even Bnugle once made an effort I believe
I'd pretty much given up on the place, having collectively exhausting some questionable access attempts over the years
The odd permission pic has cropped up here and there, but nothing to illustrate what hides behind that abandoned facade
In some ways it disappointed and others it delivered the goods, really glad to have had a look in, little belter for what it's worth
Sadly, this was a rushed job, having to whiz around hand held running, before it becomes a fortress again
Sorry the pics are rubbish, enjoy..
Main Entrance
Banking Hall
Vestibule
(S.E Entrance)
Office
Down to the Vaults
Basement
Upper floors/Offices
Washroom
View from the front windows
(Yes that's pigeon shit, no expense spared here)
Spiral staircase, leading to the tower
Wooden staircase leading to the steeple
Inside the steeple
Last stop, perched on the rooftop whilst the sun was setting
Enough derping about, back to drains, thanks for looking