Wet afternoon in Blackpool.

We had reason to visit the bank this afternoon. A rare venture as where are all our banks …..mostly closed!
Harry needed to copy something so off we went to the nearest we thought at Blackpool.
Parked at Sainsburys & walked into the twin centre only to discover it was in a completely different place.
On the southern edge of town so back in the car & we followed the iPhone directions.
We were pleasantly surprised how easy it was when we found it.
A lovely girl in the bank made it so easy…..how us oldies miss this sort of service.
This photo was taken on the street where the bank used to be.
Why move a major bank out if a town centre to the outskirts?
Someone we asked said lower rates……as if the banks don’t make enough money out if us all & they penny pinch & inconvenience us to save a little money.

You can tell I am cross!

[Kitty Hawke]

pppfffttt.......some very odd street furniture too...............

[Dawn]

Interesting sculptures?

[Beryl Lloyd]

The sign of the age Pat, but a lovely pov and capture amongst these structures .

[Pat Knowles]

@cutekitty This is the fanciest street in Blackpool but the rest is no great shakes I can tell you!

[Pat Knowles]

@Dawn @beryl Strange aren’t they but quite striking. They have been up a long time when the council must have decided to spend a bit if cash in the place. Blackpool has some much more modern areas & they are trying, a beautiful beach of course but there are lots if areas that need bulldozing!

[Dawn]

@happypat Thanks for that Pat and yes they do

[Granny7(Denise)]

I can say I feel the same Pat. Why oh why can’t we have proper services any more.
Nice architecture though

[John Falconer]

Nice shot.
I don’t think I’ve been inside a bank for a couple of years !!

[Carole Sandford]

I think most of us feel the same! Recently when we went on holiday abroad, Phil popped into the bank to change some currency, to be told that Banks don’t do that anymore! Did it at Tesco in the end!

[Maggiemae]

Goodness this is a dominating sculpture. I bet the council paid zillions for it too! Re banks - too bad if you don't drive!

[Joan Robillard]

Very nice

[Judith Johnson]

Very frustrating Pat, but a great photo

[bkb in the city]

I only go into the bank if there are no line ups. I am intrigued by the sculpture in the centre of the street

[Phil Howcroft]

I like those arches , no HSBC in Arnold now , nearest bank is in the city centre , not exactly handy Pat

[Brian]

Nice POV

[Boxplayer]

That's an interesting structure. Yes it's totally shocking the bank closures, it should be considered a service. Such an important thing for older people - my mum will never do online banking and thank goodness with all the scams.

[Dione Giorgio]

Beautiful capture of these lovely architectural gem. Banks are not so family friendly nowadays.

[Issi Bannerman]

Most of ours are closed too! This is a lovely photo - I love the sculpture/structure.

[carol white]

A sign of the times unfortunately.A nicely captured street scene.My grandson and his girlfriend are dancing in a competition in Blackpool tonight

[julia]

Interesting sculptures.. It is the same over here as well two banks closed down in recent months.. Very difficult for people that aren't as mobile as we are as we go to nearby Pukekohe..

[Pat Knowles]

@carolmw Really how exciting for them…… Blackpool is the tops! Just seen you wrote that today…..not Strictly Carole?

[carol white]

@happypat. No not Strictly. They compete in Latin dance. They're not expecting a lot because there is a lot of world class opposition. The competition is at Winter Gardens Ballroom.

[Sarah Bremner]

It's okay to feel cross about things that are inconvenient!!!! Glad the girl at the bank was helpful. I had a very positive episode with a lovely girl at our bank after a series of frustrations at the hole in the wall!!!

[Dorothy]

Very irritating! So many have gone to online banking! Like you I prefer a bank with people!

[Pat Knowles]

@carolmw There are so many competitions in the ballroom…..hope they did well.

[carol white]

@happypat . They only made the first round, but this is in the top tier of amateur/professional.They're dancing in Sussex next week, and Blackpool again in January.