Newbury News: Historic Plaque Honours Britain's First Petrol Station

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A new historic plaque has been unveiled in West Berkshire.

The marker celebrates the location of Britain's first official petrol station.

Early motorists previously had to buy fuel in small quantities from chemists or ironmongers.

Local historians hope the site will attract motoring enthusiasts and heritage tourists.

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