Bank Holiday Britain

Commercial Union House, Pilgrim Street, Newcastle

“Don’t expect to get rich overnight, but by following the free advice contained here, working from home can become a reality.”
source: Internet Homeworking Directory

North High Street, Musselburgh

“There are many myths surrounding children’s access to pubs and what they can and can’t do when on the premises.”
source: The British Beer & Pub Association

Pilrig Park, Edinburgh

“Ask yourself this question: ”Will someone coming along the road or footway from any direction understand exactly what is happening and what is expected of them?””
source: Safety at Street Works and Road Works (PDF)

photo by Whyn Lewis

Waterloo Street, Newcastle

“The drug was initially prescribed as medication for heart conditions such as angina, but is rarely used for this purpose nowadays.”
source: TheSite.org

Portobello Road, Edinburgh

“In 1984, there were around 660,000 people in the UK aged 85 and over … By 2034 the number of people aged 85 and over is projected to be 2.5 times larger than in 2009, reaching 3.5 million and accounting for 5 per cent of the total population.”
source: The Office for National Statistics

Dryden Street, Edinburgh

“When the ‘Road Works Ahead’ sign is displayed, you will need to be more watchful and look for additional signs providing more specific instructions.”
source: A-Drive

photo by Whyn Lewis

Newcraighall Road, Edinburgh

“Half of all fatal road crashes occur on one-tenth of Britain’s roads, according to charity the Road Safety Foundation.”
source: BBC News

Brunton's Wire & Rope Works site, Musselburgh

“In the UK, Tesco sold £42.25bn of goods and services - the equivalent of £80,000 a minute.”
source: The Guardian

Devonshire House, Spencer Street, Carlisle

“Always clean your dentures over a bowl of water or a folded towel in case you drop them.”
source: The British Dental Health Foundation

Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow

“Platform 12 Ltd/My Pole cannot be responsible for any damage to property or injury to persons or third parties during the use of these products.”
source: My Pole