Looking Back: From bank to coffee shop

By Chris Porsz

Published 7th Aug 2025, 09:15 BST

Updated 7th Aug 2025, 09:15 BST

In the early eighties I took this picture of "the bag ladies” in Peterborough city centre, writes street photographer Chris Porsz.

Four wheeled shoppers, two handbags, three extra bags including a Tottenham Hotspur one.

Cathedral Square in the early 80s - who were the three ladies outside the bank?

placeholder image — Cathedral Square in the early 80s - who were the three ladies outside the bank?

I believe that is mum in the middle with her two daughters, outside Lloyds Bank, and they are looking towards Cathedral Square for their sister.

Readers please contact me if you know who they were and can tell me more.

Up to date - and the bank is now a Starbucks

placeholder image — Up to date - and the bank is now a Starbucks

Lloyds Bank was built in 1884 and closed in September 2000 to become Starbucks, which you can see clearly in the photo I took recently.

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Chris Porsz Starbucks Peterborough Tottenham Hotspur