Turnpike Collection
"Journey through Time: Exploring the Fascinating World of Turnpikes" Mail coach on the High Street at Stony Stratford
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"Journey through Time: Exploring the Fascinating World of Turnpikes" Mail coach on the High Street at Stony Stratford: Step back in time and witness the bustling activity as a mail coach speeds through Stony Stratford's historic turnpike, connecting distant towns and cities. A Map of Bermondsey, London, 1746 (engraving): Uncover the intricate network of turnpikes that crisscrossed Bermondsey in 18th-century London, providing vital trade routes and facilitating urban development. Advert, J Evans, Nursery & Seedsman: Discover how turnpikes played a role in supporting local businesses like J Evans' nursery by ensuring efficient transportation for their products across vast distances. The Disputed Toll, 1875 (oil on canvas): Dive into a heated scene captured on canvas where locals debate over toll charges imposed by turnpike authorities – an intriguing glimpse into social tensions surrounding these thoroughfares. Turnpike Rocks and Lake Auger, Gap of Dunloe, Killarney: Immerse yourself in Ireland's breathtaking landscapes as you traverse the Gap of Dunloe's winding roads flanked by towering rocks and serene lakes – all made accessible thanks to turnpikes. The Old Turnpike, Dromore - A Relic of the Coaching Days: Marvel at Dromore's well-preserved old turnpike bridge that stands as a testament to the golden age of coaching when horse-drawn carriages ruled the roads. Photograph House PH, Stamford Hill, London: Take a glimpse at one of London's charming establishments along Stamford Hill where weary travelers once sought respite from their long journeys while passing through various toll gates. At the City Toll Gate - 1892 (oil on wood).