Provident Financial HQ. Bradford - March 2012

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opened in 1968, mostly abandoned in 2010, sold to developers in March 2012 to be converted into student flats. Provident continue to occupy the lower areas but their new building overlooks CityPark (and the Odeon).

This was an unauthorised off-piste explore shortly before sale with a Sony NEX 3 in my pocket.

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The main entrance in Sunbridge Road, this was their third HQ building, all known as "Colonnade"

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Some fake signage on the main entrance doors for TV filming.

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The commemorative plaque in the lobby. The 1967 foundation stone is outside.

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The foyer, refurbished in the last decade.

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Behind the foyer reception desk, to allow light into a visitors toilets area.

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Kitchen area. There was a large staff restaurant as town is ten minutes walk away.

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The Servery.

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The Board Room.

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Call centre on the fifth floor.

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A room used for filming (colour correction filter on windows).

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This room had motor converters in it decades ago, they are power cables on the racks.

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