Soapys Hand Car Wash
Introduction
The photograph on this page of Soapys Hand Car Wash by Stephen McKay as part of the Geograph project.
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Soapys Hand Car Wash
Image: © Stephen McKay Taken: 30 May 2019
Located on Liverpool Road, Soapys is one example of a modern phenomenon: the hand car wash. These establishments, often located in former petrol retailing premises and usually employing workers from eastern Europe, have proliferated across the country in recent years. They are normally swift and thorough, doing a better job than automated 'drive through' machines. There has been controversy with some accusations that they can have dubious employment practices (although there is no suggestion that applies here), but they are undoubtedly popular with the public.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.384917
Longitude
-2.615023