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Bcbulbchap OP t1_ittxj1q wrote

Reply to comment by nathan916jam in No pot of gold at the end of this rainbow… by Bcbulbchap

A valid comment, but I think Lancaster is radiant enough, without the lure of pots of gold.

Actually, a few minutes earlier we were passing the Forton Services with its iconic tower. I’ve always loved this place. It would have made a great picture, had the rainbow appeared here.

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_I_Hate_People t1_itu63gj wrote

That's where I always stop, in the hope that one day I will be able to have a futuristic, space-age meal (service station chips) at the top of the tower.

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Bcbulbchap OP t1_itu6bpc wrote

Yes, it’s an interesting place. There is even a website which gives the history of the Forton Services.

I believe it was the inadequate fire escapes though, which caused the tower restaurant to close down.

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_I_Hate_People t1_itu6khh wrote

Stupid health and safety! I would take my chances. We call it "the UFO station".

I heard they would demolish it but it's too close to the motorway to make that possible.

They better not touch it!

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Bcbulbchap OP t1_itu6s1p wrote

Not that it would guarantee its survival, but I understand the tower was granted Grade 2 listing in 2012.

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