Yorkshire Building Society

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up outside Yorkshire Building Society and announced loudly into his megaphone: ‘Attention everyone—your new branch manager is here!’ The doors swung open dramatically, revealing none other than an enthusiastic pug named Percy, wearing a tiny suit and tie. Everyone burst out laughing as Percy wagged his tail furiously, clearly excited for his new job. From that day on, whenever anyone needed help with their finances, they just had to ask little Percy—the most charming and well-groomed banker in York.

2. One foggy night, a neighbor passing by Yorkshire Building Society noticed an odd humming sound coming from inside. The noise grew louder with each step closer, like someone tuning an old radio just right. Curious, the neighbor peered through the window and saw only flickering lights and shadows—nothing alarming. Suddenly, the humming stopped, replaced by soft laughter. Inside stood a friendly-looking cashier, chatting cheerfully with a regular customer over a cup of tea. Turns out, it was just their weekly tradition: enjoying a cuppa while balancing the books.

3. At dawn, when most people were still asleep, a security guard patrolling Yorkshire Building Society heard a soft chiming sound coming from inside. Curious, he followed the sound and found an old grandfather clock ticking away in the empty lobby. With a smile, he wound it up and went back to his post, certain that someone would appreciate such an antique. Later that day, a regular customer remarked, ‘That clock’s been playing tricks on my mind today.’ The guard just grinned and replied, ‘It seems it has a way of doing that.’

4. At midnight, when even ghosts are supposed to be sleeping, a janitor cleaning Yorkshire Building Society heard soft laughter echoing from the empty hallways. Curious, he followed the sound until it led him into an old, unused safe room. Inside, he found nothing but an ancient ledger and a note scribbled in pencil: 'Next time bring your own torch.' Turned out the building was haunting itself because someone left the lights off.