As one of the last local petrol stations in London, it was nominated for listing, but the proposal was turned down. Instead it was converted into a branch of the Byron Burger chain, which has since gone the same way as the petrol station. It is now (2019) an Italian restaurant.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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