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Aust Services JEH_22049_020
Filename: jeh_22049_020.jpg
Size: 5128 x 3402 (18.0MB)
Date: 27th June 2016
Source: Historic England
Credit: © Historic England Archive. Jim
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: images.historicenglandservices.org.uk
Job Title: Photographer
© Historic England Archive
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Aust Services JEH_22049_020
Aust Services, Aust, South Gloucestershire. Large service station at the English end of the Severn Road Bridge, serving the former route of the M4 motorway. The motorway opened in 1966 and was the main arterial route to South Wales for 30 years. The service station closed after the opening of the Second Severn Crossing in 1996 but has been replaced on a new site called Severn View Services. Photographed in January 1971 by Jim Hancock
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This aerial photograph taken by Jim Hancock in January 1971 showcases the Aust Services, a large service station located at the English end of the iconic Severn Road Bridge in Aust, South Gloucestershire. Serving as a vital pit stop for travelers on the former route of the M4 motorway, this bustling hub was an essential part of transportation infrastructure for over three decades. Opened in 1966, the M4 motorway played a crucial role as the main arterial route to South Wales until its closure after the inauguration of the Second Severn Crossing in 1996. This print captures a moment frozen in time when Aust Services was at its peak, catering to countless motorists and offering them respite during their journeys. The image reveals an expansive view from above, showcasing rows upon rows of parked cars and trucks surrounding this significant transport landmark. The intricate network of roads leading to and from Aust Services highlights its strategic location within England's road network. Although no longer operational today, this historic photograph serves as a reminder of how pivotal Aust Services once was. It stands as a testament to our ever-evolving transportation system and provides us with valuable insights into our past.
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