2011

J3374 : The Northern Rock, Belfast (1)

taken 12 years ago, near to Belfast, Co Antrim, Northern Ireland

The Northern Rock, Belfast (1)
The Northern Rock, Belfast (1)
Northern Rock plc was a later comer to Belfast opening the Wellington Place branch in April 2007. It had, when it was the Northern Rock Building Society, an agent in May Street. According to a press release issued by HM Treasury on 17 November 2011: “Chancellor announces sale of Northern Rock plc The Government is selling Northern Rock plc to Virgin Money. It represents a significant step in returning public sector stakes in banks to the private sector. The sale is in the best interests of the taxpayer, secures the long-term future of the company and will increase competition in the banking sector. This is part of the Government's wider strategy for the banking sector with safer ring-fenced banks and more competition for customers. . . . . . On 22 February 2008, by an order made under the Banking (Special Provisions) Act 2008, the shares of Northern Rock plc were transferred into temporary public ownership.” J3374 : The Northern Rock, Belfast (2) shows the “corporate identity” sign. See also J3374 : Virgin Money, Belfast (February 2013).

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Geographical Context: Business, Retail, Services City, Town centre other tags: Belfast Bank (Financial Institution) Northern Rock (Bank) Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
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J3374, 3632 images   (more nearby 🔍)
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Albert Bridge   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Sunday, 27 November, 2011   (more nearby)
Submitted
Sunday, 27 November, 2011
Subject Location
Irish: geotagged! J 336 740 [100m precision]
WGS84: 54:35.8307N 5:55.9348W
Camera Location
Irish: geotagged! J 336 740
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NORTH (about 0 degrees)
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