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Keele Services JLP01_08_066870
Filename: jlp01_08_066870.jpg
Size: 6791 x 5336 (5.7MB)
Date: 22nd November 2021
Source: Historic England
Credit: A© Historic England Archive. Joh
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: https://images.historicenglandservices.org.uk/
© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
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Keele Services JLP01_08_066870
M6 Motorway, Keele Service Area, M6, Keele, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire. A view looking west across the Keele Service Area on the Birmingham to Preston Motorway (M6), showing its petrol station and pumps in the foreground with the footbridge over the motorway in the background.
Keele Services was designed by architect Terence Verity and was opened in 1963 by Motorway Services Limited (Fortes)
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Media ID 24091721
© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
1960s Construction Motorway Road Travel Filling Station Petrol Pumps Service Station
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the essence of Keele Services, located on the M6 Motorway in Keele, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire. Designed by architect Terence Verity and opened in 1963 by Motorway Services Limited (Fortes), this iconic service area has become a symbol of convenience and comfort for weary travelers. The image showcases a picturesque view looking west across the service area, with its prominent petrol station stealing the spotlight. The foreground is adorned with rows of gleaming petrol pumps, ready to fuel up vehicles embarking on their journeys. In the background stands an elegant footbridge gracefully arching over the bustling motorway. Transporting us back to the 1960s when construction was booming and road travel was becoming increasingly popular, this photograph evokes a sense of nostalgia for simpler times. It serves as a reminder of how far we have come in terms of infrastructure development and motoring culture. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, it's impossible not to appreciate both its historical significance and aesthetic charm. This image encapsulates not only a functional service station but also represents an era defined by exploration and adventure on wheels. A testament to human ingenuity and progress, Keele Services continues to serve as a vital pit stop for modern-day motorists seeking respite along their journey through time-honored traditions such as refueling at filling stations like these.
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