Petrol Station Collection

Esso petrol station uniform 1970. Creator: Unknown
Esso petrol station uniform 1970

Ilford Esso petrol station with Leyland tanker making delivery 1964. Creator: Unknown
Ilford Esso petrol station with Leyland tanker making delivery 1964

Nantgarw Road Garage. 23rd May 1960

Lawrences garage in Brixton, London 1924. Creator: Unknown
Lawrences garage in Brixton, London 1924

Along historic Route 66, New Mexico, United States of America, North America

Early motorists purchase gasoline for their auttomobiles at a livery stable before 1912 (b/w photo)
7134162 Early motorists purchase gasoline for their auttomobiles at a livery stable before 1912 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Early motorists purchase gasoline for their auttomobiles at a livery stable)

Rain in the desert
Andreas Klesse

Oil derricks, Los Angeles, California, USA, illustration from The Practical Grocer London 1905 (halftone)
864139 Oil derricks, Los Angeles, California, USA, illustration from The Practical Grocer London 1905 (halftone); (add.info.: The oil region of Los Angeles, California, USA)

Working Late
Gary Perlow

Grocery store, Widtsoe, Utah, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Grocery store. Widtsoe, Utah

The town of Caddo, Oklahoma, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
The town of Caddo, Oklahoma. Migrants leave the small towns as well as the farms of the southwest. This region is a source of many emigrants to the Pacific Coast

Main street of town showing irrigation ditch, Escalante, Utah, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Main street of town. Shows irrigation ditch. Escalante, Utah

Peach pickers, Muscella, Georgia, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Muscella, Georgia. Peach pickers

View of Widtsoe area from general store, Utah, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
View of Widtsoe area from general store. The farmlands purchase lie on the floor of the valley. Utah

Roadside stand and filling station near Ennis, Texas, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Roadside stand and filling station near Ennis, Texas

Plantation store, Mississippi Delta, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Plantation store. Mississippi Delta. ['Bellgrade Lumber Co - General Merchandise - Lake Charles Plantation']

A plantation store near Clarksville, Mississippi, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
A plantation store near Clarksville, Mississippi. [Shop selling US government motor gasoline: Sterlingwell Plantations - Volunteer Food Stores']

Family...from Fort Smith, Arkansas, trying to repair their car... Arizona, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Family of nine from near Fort Smith, Arkansas, on their way to try to find work in the California harvests. Between Yuma and Phoenix, Arizona

On the highway, Riverside County, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
On the highway. Riverside County, California. ['The Cowboy's Independent Service Station - Marion Cox mgr.']

Northwestern Arkansas, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Northwestern Arkansas. [Written on side of car: Horse Traininig & Braking [sic] by Whipple & Son']

Waiting for the trucks to bring them to the cotton fields, Memphis, Tennessee, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Waiting for the trucks to bring them to the cotton fields. Memphis, Tennessee

Cotton hoers loading at Memphis, Tennessee for the day's work in Arkansas, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Cotton hoers loading at Memphis, Tennessee for the day's work in Arkansas

petrol station
Rolf Endermann

Norman Reeves showroom and garage, High Street, Uxbridge, Circa 1960

Trucks refuelling JLP01_08_052141
M1 Motorway, M1, Watford, Daventry, Northamptonshire. A view of a Shell-BP petrol station at the headquarters of Project D on the London to Yorkshire Motorway (the M1), near Watford Village

The petrol station on East Parade seen from Queen Street, Huddersfield Circa June 1965

Thornaby car parking problem. 1971

Corner of Lees Road and Uxbridge Road, Hillingdon Circa 1935

County Garage in Bitton Park Road, Teignmouth in October 1972

Shops and garage on the Oxford Road, by Old Mill, Denham, Buckinghamshire, Circa 1929

Fuel Shortages, Corley, Birmingham, Tuesday 4th December 1973. No Petrol. Forecourt Empty

Fuel Shortages and Fuel Rationing Signs, Bearwood, Birmingham, Tuesday 4th December 1973. Supply Shortage. Sorry No Petrol

"Sex"Garage Sign. In a bid to get business in the Easter Petrol War
" Sex" Garage Sign. In a bid to get business in the Easter Petrol War. A Bermondsey Petrol Station sign says `Free Sex but it should read " free six-fold green shield stamps"

Esso garage at the end of petrol rationing 1950. Creator: Unknown
Esso garage at the end of petrol rationing 1950

Kennings Garage in Hull 1964. Creator: Unknown
Kennings Garage in Hull 1964

Youngs Garage at Woodstock in Oxfordshire, early 1950 s. Creator: Unknown
Youngs Garage at Woodstock in Oxfordshire, early 1950 s

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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

USA, Arizona, Route 66, Hackberry General Store and Gas Station

England, Cornwall, St. Mawes, Historical Petrol Pump
England, Cornwall, St.Mawes, Historical Petrol Pump

Abandoned garage, Southern Utah, Utah, USA

USA, Oregon, Fort Rock, Homstead Museum, General store at the Western Village

Africa, Namibia, Keetmanshop. Old petrol station seen through a rusty car door

Little Sweden Service Station, Highway 22, Cascade Mountains, Oregon, USA

the roxy in purple
Scott J. Pilla

again at the roxy
Scott J. Pilla

A cross roads store, bar, "juke joint, "and gas... in the cotton plantation area, Melrose, La. 1940
A cross roads store, bar, " juke joint, " and gas station in the cotton plantation area, Melrose, Louisiana. [Signs

Wisdom, Montana, 1942. Creator: John Vachon
Wisdom, Montana. [Signs: Mail Stage; Calso Dealer; Bakers Garage; Calso Gasoline ]

Filling station and garage at Pie Town, New Mexico, 1940. Creator: Russell Lee
Filling station and garage at Pie Town, New Mexico

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"Journey through Time: Unveiling the Evolution of Petrol Stations" Step back in time and explore the fascinating history of petrol stations with these captivating images. Transport yourself to 1970 as you catch a glimpse of an Esso petrol station uniform, a symbol of service and reliability. The creator remains unknown, but their contribution to this iconic image is undeniable. Witness a moment frozen in time from 1964 at Ilford Esso petrol station, where a Leyland tanker makes its delivery. This snapshot captures the essence of efficiency and fuel distribution. Travel even further back to 1924 when Lawrences garage stood proudly in Brixton, London - an emblematic landmark that witnessed the birth of automobile culture. Embark on an adventure along historic Route 66 in New Mexico, USA - a legendary road that has hosted countless journeys and served as home to many petrol stations throughout North America's vast landscapes. Experience the surreal beauty of rain in the desert as it graces a remote petrol station, creating an ethereal atmosphere amidst arid surroundings. Marvel at trucks refuelling at JLP01_08_052141 - a scene filled with bustling activity and constant motion; showcasing how these vital hubs keep our transportation systems running smoothly. Take a trip down memory lane to circa 1960 when Norman Reeves showroom and garage adorned High Street, Uxbridge - serving as both inspiration and aspiration for car enthusiasts during those times. Relive post-war nostalgia as we witness an Esso garage marking the end of petrol rationing in 1950; capturing hope for brighter days ahead after years marked by scarcity and sacrifice. Discover Kennings Garage nestled within Hull's streetscape from 1964 - standing tall as not just another filling station but also as part of local community life.