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Petrol Station MOT01_01_01
Filename: mot01_01_01.jpg
Size: 4490 x 3063 (1.8MB)
Date: 23rd August 2021
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Source: Historic England Archive
© Historic England Archive
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Petrol Station MOT01_01_01
Eashing Petrol Station, Lower Eashing, Shackleford, Guildford, Surrey. A car parked outside the thatched B.P. petrol station on the Guildford Godalming Bypass Road at Lower Eashing, 1930s
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Media ID 22673486
© Historic England Archive
20th Century Health And Safety Picturesque Quaint Road Transport Thatched Roof Filling Station Fuel Station Petrol Station
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print from the Historic England Archive captures a nostalgic scene of a quaint and picturesque petrol station in Lower Eashing, Guildford, Surrey during the 1930s. The image showcases an era when road transport was on the rise, and filling stations like this one played a vital role in keeping vehicles fueled up. The focal point of the photograph is a charming car parked outside the thatched B. P. petrol station, which stands proudly along the Guildford Godalming Bypass Road. The unique thatched roof adds to its character and sets it apart from modern-day fuel stations we are accustomed to seeing. As we admire this snapshot frozen in time, it's hard not to appreciate how far health and safety regulations have come since then. In contrast to today's strict standards, this petrol station exudes an air of simplicity and innocence. Historic England Archive has expertly preserved this piece of history for us to enjoy. It serves as a reminder of our ever-evolving society and how even something as mundane as a fuel station can hold immense historical value. Whether you're an automobile enthusiast or simply fascinated by glimpses into our past, this print offers an intriguing window into 20th-century life while igniting nostalgia for simpler times when cars lined up at these charming roadside refueling stops.
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