2014

TQ6439 : BP fuel station and M&S

taken 10 years ago, near to Kipping's Cross, Kent, England

BP fuel station and M&S
BP fuel station and M&S
BP (British Petroleum)

BP is a British based Trans-National energy company. It is the fifth largest energy company in the world. The company was founded in 1909 as Anglo-Persian Oil Company.
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Marks and Spencer

Marks and Spencer (M&S) was founded in Leeds in 1894 by Michael Marks and Thomas Spencer.

Marks, a polish immigrant began 'Marks Penny Bazaar' in Hartlepool and in 1884 moved to Leeds where he set up a market stall. Thomas Spencer joined him in 1894 when they set up 'Marks and Spencer'.

M&S are primarily known for selling clothing and food, where for many years they sold both under their own labels. There are still the largest clothing retailer in the UK.

In 2009 M&S had over 600 stores in the UK and 285 internationally.


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TQ6439, 90 images   (more nearby 🔍)
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Oast House Archive   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Sunday, 31 August, 2014   (more nearby)
Submitted
Wednesday, 3 September, 2014
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! TQ 647 399 [100m precision]
WGS84: 51:8.1082N 0:21.1710E
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! TQ 647 399
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Northwest (about 315 degrees)
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