Grand old building, closed seven years.

On the 10th January 2007, Loughborough Post Office closed, and relocated from its position on the corner of Sparrow Hill and The Coneries to a more central position in the town

More than seven years later the building remains empty and unloved. I think it is a wonderful old building. It may not be the prettiest when viewed as a whole (see link below), but I think it has a majesty to it especially when viewed in more detail.

This view is looking from the other side of The Coneries at the side of the building. I do like the symmetry and the odd window out of 8 in this shot.

This enables me to post a main album B+W shot taken on the day, and a (6)wordstory and a Loughborough Backstreets shot. I am enjoying showcasing some of the less glamorous parts of Loughborough, plenty more to come!!

http://www.telerealtrillium.com/our-properties/former-post-office-sparrow-hill-loughborough-le11-1bx

[Simply Amanda]

What a wonderful looking building...even large. I think they need a coffee house there! Love your composition here, Sean.

[Cazla]

What a shame it's empty, perfect composition with the symmetry.

[Shepherdman's Wife]

What a waste! Beautiful building!

[David Shimmings]

Great photo of an interesting building.
Post Office architecture - we have a similar building in Sale now used by BT.

[Lisa Targowska]

Great composition.

[Rachel Withey]

Great building. Love the symmetry, looking forward to seeing what else Loughborough has to offer!

[David H.]

Very imposing, I like the contrast in the different window shapes.

[Taffy]

I like the symmetry in the photo and the one door that 'is not like all the others.'

[Andreas]

Love it, great lines and symmetry, but it is the odd eight window that makes it.

[Ivan]

Love this building style, which I call 1930s municipal, though I know it is wider than that. Worthing Town Hall, Worthing Post Office and West Sussex County Council were all built in the 30s and are in this what I think is this neo-Georgian style. Thank you for sharing, Sean. Super picture.

[Kate Carling]

I share your enthusiasm for this building. Imagine the lovely light that must stream through those windows. Interesting picture and narrative.

[Ross Walker]

A great old building, and your isolated windows with the one different door make an intriguing photo.

[☯ Sarah ☁]

Lovely B&W, nice old building :)

[Ken "Tasian"]

Great shot...the pattern is very cool and the compostion is spot on!

[8yearson]

Love the windows and the symmetry Sean, and the quirky odd window is perfect!

[David]

I much prefer your shot Sean! I love the texture that the bricks provide and those window reps are great, especially with ash odd one out!

[dh (delena)]

It certainly looks more attractive in your shot than the estate agent's version.

[Shanne]

great looking building - has some history, no doubt

[Humphrey Hippo]

Great architecture shot. Love the shapes.

[Jacqui Paterson]

Beautiful shot.

[Andy Roe]

Brilliant detail in the brickwork and, as you say, a venerable old building.

[Claire]

Love all the symmetry in this, cool shot.

[Paula W]

I think it's a very handsome building Sean, I especially love the arched windows. How sad that it is sitting there empty.

[Mark Prince]

Lovely shot, they certainly knew how to build building to last in those days, although this has got to be getting towards 100 years old it is still stylish.

[Joe]

Very interesting the repeating pattern & symetry with the single interruption