The Humer Unbeam Interesting Filling Stations Thread

[hornetrider]

Great thread Dicky, I've seen the Llysworney one, characterful old place. I also pass the Llandod one every time I go to see the folks.

Here's Humphrey's in Newtown.

https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?ll=52.490725,-3.196...

FFS how do you link to streetview images these days?




Cheers - Edited to clickeable link.

Edited by hornetrider on Monday 16th March 09:56

[djdest]

You've either got to take a screen shot and post it as a normal image, or just post a link to the google page

[djdest]

Just remembered this one in High Ferrers. Now a 2nd hand car sales, but still has a pump and the kit that swung out to take the hose over the path

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@52.305217,-0.593894...

[jamoor]

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@53.437874,-1.004764...

[djdest]

There are still 3 pumps at this place in Brigstock, no idea if it still sells fuel though

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@52.452818,-0.603256...

[gazchap]

This one at Much Wenlock - hasn't been in use for a long time as far as I know...

https://goo.gl/maps/jlBTg

[gdelargy]

Hooli said:

Sounds like the Highlands. I stopped in one like that next to a Loch & had to wait for the barmaid in the hotel to get a quiet moment to come over & sell petrol.

I did a wee road trip around the north edge of Scotland in the mid-90s, and had to stop for fuel in Durness. The sign said it was open but there were locks on all the old pumps. There was also a handwritten sign on the door saying 'If you want to buy petrol, ring this number.'

I went to a nearby payphone (this was before mobiles were commonplace), and explained to the guy who answered why I was calling. He said in a very broad accent, "Ok, ah'll be doon in a wee minute", and hung up.

About half a mile away, I saw an old man come out of a cottage, put his dog in the back of his old pickup truck, and drive down to meet us. I had to pay about 10p/litre more than I was used to in Glasgow, but it seemed kinda worth it for such personal service.

[PositronicRay]

The Crack Fox said:

Great thread, Dicky.

This is in Norway, it's owned by a chap I know, and there's lots more than meets the eye:



The shop is fully stocked with vintage stuff, chocolate, car bits, papers, the lot, all from the 50-60s. The pumps work but are chained and he doesn't sell petrol. He also owns the concrete building behind it which is an enormous man-cave with cars, pinball machines and odd retro stuff crammed in, it's the strangest house you'll ever see. It's not open to the public but I took some pics here if anyone is interested.

Love that, thanks for sharing.

[daddy cool]

Just off the A3 by the Hindhead Tunnel
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.148509,-0.703787...

[foxtrotmike]

This one is a favourite, Dartmeet, Dartmoor

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@50.54326,-3.876435,...

And this one in Postbridge but has sadly been removed now.
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@50.593968,-3.911989...

Edited by foxtrotmike on Monday 16th March 12:22

[TVdinneR]

Came across these 3 pumps in Bala, on a recent journey from Chester to Portmeirion.
Still functioning ? - I suspect not.

[8bit]

Great thread!

This one is in Alford, not far from Aberdeen. Not as cool/retro as some on here but it makes me smile when I see it: https://goo.gl/maps/kMzQB

[BobTurner]

hidetheelephants said:

There's a traditional garage/filling station fit for this thread in Aldeburgh and there was one in Abersoch, although I've not visited either for a long time and they may have gone since.

Aldeburgh long gone, sorry

[Hooli]

gdelargy said:

Hooli said:

Sounds like the Highlands. I stopped in one like that next to a Loch & had to wait for the barmaid in the hotel to get a quiet moment to come over & sell petrol.

I did a wee road trip around the north edge of Scotland in the mid-90s, and had to stop for fuel in Durness. The sign said it was open but there were locks on all the old pumps. There was also a handwritten sign on the door saying 'If you want to buy petrol, ring this number.'

I went to a nearby payphone (this was before mobiles were commonplace), and explained to the guy who answered why I was calling. He said in a very broad accent, "Ok, ah'll be doon in a wee minute", and hung up.

About half a mile away, I saw an old man come out of a cottage, put his dog in the back of his old pickup truck, and drive down to meet us. I had to pay about 10p/litre more than I was used to in Glasgow, but it seemed kinda worth it for such personal service.

The Highlands are great aren't they? that'd never work anywhere else.

[Drawweight]

There is an unmanned 'community' petrol station at Kielder.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-16284739

Coincidentally I got my card scammed just after using it. Now that was the first time I'd used that card in years. But like I said, might have been a coincidence.

[Fishtigua]

gazchap said:

This one at Much Wenlock - hasn't been in use for a long time as far as I know...

https://goo.gl/maps/jlBTg

It was still working when I was a small lad, so that must be 40 years ago.

[Fishtigua]

There's a good selection here.

http://www.oldclassiccar.co.uk/old_garages.htm

[Accelebrate]

TVdinneR said:

Came across these 3 pumps in Bala, on a recent journey from Chester to Portmeirion.
Still functioning ? - I suspect not.

I was about to post that one. I love the hand painted Repsol sign...



Looking at streetview it looks like the shop that sold nothing but pyjama tops in Bala has closed down.

[ZiggyNiva]

I can't believe this one is Grassington has closed down (and the pump removed). I'm sure it was open last time I went (but thinking about it that was probably ten years ago)
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@54.07141,-1.998874,...

[Ahimoth]

Fishtigua said:

gazchap said:

This one at Much Wenlock - hasn't been in use for a long time as far as I know...

https://goo.gl/maps/jlBTg

It was still working when I was a small lad, so that must be 40 years ago.

Hate to break it to you, but that's quite a while.

As I'd already screenshotted it before I saw gazchap's post



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