This row of Shops was known as the arcade - originally there was a bank on both ends of the row - 'Manchester & Liverpool District Banking Co' on the left and 'Lloyds Bank Ltd' on the right. 

Shops in Christchurch Street
on the extreme right can be seen the tower of Christchurch
building on the end of the row (right) is the old Lloyds Bank.

the 1907 directory lists:
-here is Baker Street -
26 Lloyds bank Ltd
24 Murphy, John, baker and confectioner and wines
22 Craddock Bros., boot and shoe manufacturers
18 Parrish J., & Co., ironmongers

Shops in Christchurch Street

on the far left can be seen the National Westminster Bank.

the 1907 directory continues:
-THE ARCADE -
10 Fenton Urban District Council offices - clerk to the council, 
R.T. Adderley; Secretary, Jno. Griffiths
8 Barlow, Geo., auctioneer & valuer
2 Manchester & Liverpool District Banking Co., Ltd. Manager, Herbert T. Heatley.

photos: July 2000