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Report - Manchester and County Bank, Oldham - 2014.

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Ojay

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Manchester and County Bank, Oldham.

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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 :rolleyes:

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 :p


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 :thumb

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

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Banking Hall

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Vestibule
(S.E Entrance)

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Office

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Down to the Vaults

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Basement

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Upper floors/Offices

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Washroom

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View from the front windows

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(Yes that's pigeon shit, no expense spared here) :D

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Spiral staircase, leading to the tower

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Wooden staircase leading to the steeple

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Inside the steeple

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Last stop, perched on the rooftop whilst the sun was setting

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Enough derping about, back to drains, thanks for looking :thumb
 

Marsden1002

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Good job Ojay!

I'll have to get my arse down to this £1M building asap! Had a look around the other month but nothing could be seen!
 

The Lone Ranger

Safety is paramount!
Staff member
Moderator
Good to finally have a gimps in here even though through the eyes of a drainer, doubt it will say open long ;)
 

Kaplan

Procrastinator
28DL Full Member
Looks ace, more comprehensive than past reports iirc.
Top :thumb

Needs moar fresh.
 
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