Bank Buildings, Gothic Revival commercial building in Birkenhead, England.
Bank Buildings is a three-story commercial structure of brick with Gothic Revival details, occupying the corner where Charing Cross, Exmouth Street, and Grange Road West meet. The facades combine brick and stone work, creating a cohesive block with connected sections that form a substantial presence on the street.
Completed in 1901, this structure was designed by architects Douglas and Minshull for the Bank of Liverpool as a commercial center. In 1974 it received Grade II listed status, securing its place in the architectural record of the region.
The ground floor storefronts bring daily activity to the surrounding streets while the upper office spaces reflect how commercial buildings served both retail and business needs. The structure shows how neighborhoods organized work and shopping under one roof during that era.
Ground floor retail spaces are easily accessible from the street with modern shop fronts, while the upper office floors can be entered through interior stairways or lifts. The building remains a functioning commercial space with regular foot traffic during business hours.
A two-story canted turret at the corner is supported by stone corbels and crowned with a cone-shaped roof of Westmorland green slate. This distinctive corner element is often overlooked by passersby who walk beneath it without noticing the craftsmanship involved.
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