In message , Robin Cox
writes
"Richard J." wrote in message
...
This is not a change in design policy. There have been several such
service areas for many years, e.g. Aust on M4 (now Severn View on M48),
Gordano on M5, Exeter on M5, in addition to Scratchwood.

Isn't Scratchwood now "London Gateway"?

And if so, why did they change the name?
Because "Scratchwood" had a reputation for being awful so (oldest trick
in the book) they went for a rebranding.

Incidentally, to get this back on topic for London (!) I would point out
that the guns on HMS Belfast are permanently trained on
Scratchwood/London Gateway. Unfortunately, they never fire...... ;-)

And why did they change Hilton Park (M6) to (can't remember name)
"Birmingham North"

and
back to Hilton Park again?
Because it was nowhere near Birmingham.

Frankley also became "Birmingham South" for a while, before changing
back. It was particularly noticeable in that instance as it lies, er,
West of Birmingham!

--
Ian Jelf, MITG, Birmingham, UK
Registered "Blue Badge" Tourist Guide for
London & the Heart of England
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