Motorway service stations ……. no 1 …… Motto near Rugby

 An occasional series celebrating the humble motorway service station, much derided by some, but used by the many.

 

They are an essential part of  any motorway trip, from a rest break to a meal and a visit to the petrol station.

 

Some are better than others, but I think that old criticism that the food was indifferent and the facilities pretty basic has been eclipsed.

 For years I never thought that they fared well when compared to their Italian counter part but the Motto establishment near Rugby proved me wrong.

 And judging by the numbers of people inside and the even larger number sitting outside in thoughtfully designed areas, others agree.

 It was a hot day and the interesting shapes of the building looked good in the sunshine.

Added to which I reflected on the first such motorway stopover which appeared on the M1 in 1959, and stories of people who drove out just to sample the food.

 

Location; on a motorway, near Rugby,

Pictures; Moto,  2021. From the collection of Andrew Simpson