Photos of Blue Boar
Below are the 19 photos we have that are tagged with Blue Boar. Photos are arranged in the order they were thought to have been taken, with the oldest first. If you have one to add, why not upload it?
When Blue Boar were asked to design the first car park signs for motorway services, the Ministry were
A sign advertising the Blue Boar, most likely taken before the main service area opened.
The original building at Watford Gap, taken not long after it was built.
Another look at the original northbound building and car park. The restaurant is on the left and transport
Inside the original restaurant at Watford Gap.
Watford Gap in 1960, shortly after opening.
The busy, almost overflowing car park in the 1960s.
The forecourt and parking area, from an old postcard.
Inside the truckers' cafe at Watford Gap.
The service area buildings pictured in 1965, by which point expansion had already taken place.
The services in the '70s, looking very overgrown.
The old northbound building taken in 1983 just prior to opening, when the site was called Rothersthorpe and
Watford Gap northbound in 1986.
The sign for Watford Gap, with Blue Boar's logo.
An artists impression of Blue Boar Annandale Water in 1994, shortly before opening. The frame also shows
The wooden stairwell in the old Rothersthorpe north building.
An original sign, with Costa crudely replacing one option, and Roadchef's logo added on top.
The site is littered with old Blue Boar signage.
A plaque marking the official opening of the service area in 1995.
