The Story
Photographer Philip Butler has travelled the length and breadth of Britain photographing diverse, eccentric and idiosyncratic garages and service stations. From the Mock-Tudor fad of the 1920s via the Streamline Moderne of the 1930s, to the simple Modernist rationalism of post-war Britain, each era has produced a distinct automotive architecture. With the introduction of the Ministry of Transport (MOT) vehicle test in the 1960s, demand accelerated still further, with a diverse array of structures utilised- from churches, cinemas, railway arches, to fire stations, shops and factories, all versatile enough to find second lives as garages.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Description
Photographer Philip Butler has travelled the length and breadth of Britain photographing diverse, eccentric and idiosyncratic garages and service stations. From the Mock-Tudor fad of the 1920s via the Streamline Moderne of the 1930s, to the simple Modernist rationalism of post-war Britain, each era has produced a distinct automotive architecture. With the introduction of the Ministry of Transport (MOT) vehicle test in the 1960s, demand accelerated still further, with a diverse array of structures utilised- from churches, cinemas, railway arches, to fire stations, shops and factories, all versatile enough to find second lives as garages.
