Yorkshire Building Society

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. In the early morning fog of downtown Boston, a delivery driver pulled up to Yorkshire Building Society with something unusual in hand—a live parrot. The bird squawked and flapped its wings as the driver tried to explain it was a mistake, but no one could quite believe their eyes. The parrot, clearly bored with being ignored, suddenly started singing ‘God Save the Queen’ in perfect pitch. Everyone burst out laughing, including the confused driver who quickly loaded the feathered singer into his truck and drove off, promising never to make such mistakes again. Since then, Yorkshire Building Society has been known around town for its occasional musical deliveries.

2. In the dim light of an autumn afternoon, a young boy walked into his grandfather’s bank in Pittsburgh. As he approached the counter, he pointed excitedly and whispered, ‘Grandpa, look! The Yorkshire Building Society sign is winking at me!’ The old man chuckled softly, leaning over the counter with twinkling eyes. 'Son,' he said gently, 'that's not a wink—it's just the reflection of the setting sun on our brass plaque.' With a smile, he added, 'But don't tell anyone—we like our little secret!'

3. In the quiet hours before dawn, a teller at Yorkshire Building Society noticed something peculiar. ‘I thought I saw a ghost,’ she whispered to her colleague, pointing towards the empty hallway. Curious, they followed the ghostly figure down the corridor until it stopped in front of an old safe. With a soft click, the door opened, revealing a box filled with crumpled notes and receipts. Turning around, they found themselves face-to-face with a sleepy security guard asking, 'Another late-night audit?'

4. In the twilight hours after closing, a janitor cleaning the Yorkshire Building Society noticed strange whispers echoing from the empty hallways. Curious, he followed the sounds and found himself in an old storage room filled with dusty boxes. Among them was a small, forgotten poster advertising a free cake for employees on their birthday. The janitor smiled, thinking of how much everyone loved that cake. That night, the whispers stopped, replaced by the sweet scent of freshly baked goods.