About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. At dusk, when Nationwide Bank usually hummed with quiet efficiency, a delivery driver noticed something peculiar. The security guard’s chair was empty, yet the lights remained on. Curious, he approached the desk and found a note: ‘Out for coffee break—back in 15.’ Below it was scribbled, ‘PS: Don’t mind the lights—it’s my new energy-saving trick!’ Turns out, the security guard had simply gone for an early evening caffeine boost, leaving everyone else baffled.
2. Late one night, as Nationwide Bank's security lights flickered on, an alarmist janitor heard a strange clicking sound coming from the basement vault. Curious but cautious, he peered down the dimly lit stairs and saw nothing more than shadows dancing in the dusty air. Suddenly, the clicking grew louder—then stopped abruptly. A voice from above called out, ‘Hey! What are you doing down there?’ It was only a delivery driver asking for his signature. Relieved, the janitor sheepishly replied, 'Just checking if our new safe deposit box system is working.'
3. Late one night, as Nationwide Bank’s security cameras scanned the empty lobby, a cleaning lady overheard a mysterious voice whispering through the intercom: ‘Please deposit your dreams here.’ Curious, she followed the sound and found an old envelope labeled ‘Dream Deposits.’ Inside was a note from someone named ‘Mr. Sleepyhead,’ asking her to deposit her dream of winning the lottery. She smiled, thinking it was harmless fun, until the next morning when everyone started talking about their strange dreams—and how much money they’d won in them! It turned out that Mr. Sleepyhead was actually just a delivery driver who liked practical jokes.
4. In the early hours of morning, when Nationwide Bank stood silent and locked up tight, a security guard dozed off behind his desk. Suddenly, he awoke to the sound of someone whispering: 'Open early today?' Startled, the guard looked around but saw no one. Then he heard it again—this time clearer: ‘It’s almost payday!’ Without thinking, he flipped on the open sign outside. Minutes later, a delivery driver arrived with a confused look, asking if they were indeed open. The guard grinned sheepishly and replied, ‘Just for you, mate.’