Blackburn House - tax haven

Blackburn House is a sight to send terror into an ordinary man’s heart. This is the home of the regional tax office, and its waiting rooms are full of very uncomfortable visitors.

I was reminded of its presence, partly because it’s the highest building in Hanley town-centre, and also because the Inland Revenue keep sending me letters rather forcibly alerting me to the fact that my returns are due on the 31st of this month.

I must finish those returns… sometime... soon!