The Petrol Station in Stelling Minnis

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Screen Archive South East at the University of Brighton collects, preserves, catalogues and provides public access to its collection of films and magic lantern slides. The collection charts the rise of screen culture in the region and the nation and captures many aspects of life, work and creativity in the South East from the late 19th century to the present day. It is available for research, screenings, creative re-use and commercial access.

The Petrol Station in Stelling Minnis

Screen Archive South East at the University of Brighton
Stelling Minnis
1989-01-01
Silent
1m

Alan Stingemore's film captures all the atmosphere of a rural garage in Kent. Situated just north of Stelling Minnis on the Bossingham Road, the garage sold fuel from National Benzole, a now defunct subsidiary brand belonging to BP. We see antiquated pumps delivering fuel in gallons, some of which is unleaded, and an air pump. We even see Mr Lock filling up a customer's car. After a final look at the garage we see sheep grazing on a common and Davison's Mill.

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