In March of 2013, when I took these images, this building on Chapel Street in Salford was home to a branch of BetFred on the ground floor and the Deli-Lama Restaurant.  The Manchester Midi School occupies the rest of the building.  A plaque at the top of the building indicates that it was built in 1928.  The original function of the building remains a mystery to me, at this time, but I suspect that it may have been a large store with display windows at street level.  A coat of arms sits over the central entrance which may provide a clue to the original occupants.