Guardian Camera Club: Eion Begley on recession photography

Sorting Office. After two years of protests the Crewe sorting office closed its doors in August 2010, with the transfer of 600 jobs to Warrington. Subsequently Crewe has experienced the second worst postal delivery service in the country Photograph: Eion Begley/Flickr

Hole in the Wall. This building for sale was previously a Lloyds TSB branch. The plywood covers the area where a cash machine once stood Photograph: Eion Begley/Flickr

Job Centre. Offices sit vacant in the Job Centre and Social Security building in Crewe. Job centre staff nationally began voting on whether to strike over intolerable working conditions on March 7th Photograph: Eion Begley/Flickr

MFI. Furniture retailer MFI ceased trading in December 2008 with the loss of 1400 jobs. All stores were closed on Friday, 19th December 2008. Two years on the Crewe store remains derelict Photograph: Eion Begley/Flickr

Cash Paid. This boarding offering instant cash for property is positioned so as to be seen by supporters of Crewe Alexandra FC as they pass to and from the stadium opposite. Photograph: Eion Begley/Flickr

Pioneer. This closed down store on Nantwich Road, Crewe is boarded up and for sale through a local estate agent. Photograph: Eion Begley/Flickr