Turnpike Collection

Mail coach on the High Street at Stony Stratford
A packed vintage four-horse mail coach on the High Street at Stony Stratford, Buckinghamshire. Due to the juxtaposition of two hotels in the centre of town, The Cock and The Bull (pictured)

A Map of Bermondsey, London, 1746 (engraving)
XJF438442 A Map of Bermondsey, London, 1746 (engraving) by Rocque, John (c.1704-d.1762); Private Collection; British, out of copyright

The Skew bridge across the Lewes turnpike road
5308360 The Skew bridge across the Lewes turnpike road.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Skew bridge across the Lewes turnpike road at Hodshrove. Dated 19th century)

National Road route on an 1870s map of the US
NWI4712666 National Road route on an 1870s map of the US.; (add.info.: National Road route on an 1870s map of the US.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

A turnpike gate in City Road, London, 1850
3330963 A turnpike gate in City Road, London, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a turnpike gate in City Road, London, just before its demolition)

Routes of the great westward trails on an 1870s map of the US
NWI4712693 Routes of the great westward trails on an 1870s map of the US.; (add.info.: Routes of the great westward trails on an 1870s map of the US.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Stone-breakers on the roadside, 1850
3331127 Stone-breakers on the roadside, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of stone-breakers on the roadside. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Tyburn Turnpike gate (Marble Arch), London, 1850
3330960 The Tyburn Turnpike gate (Marble Arch), London, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Tyburn Turnpike gate (Marble Arch), London. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A rider with pillion passenger stopping at a turnpike, 1850
3330955 A rider with pillion passenger stopping at a turnpike, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a rider with pillion passenger stopping at a turnpike)

Woman carrying a load of coal up a turnpike spiral stair - Scotland, 1848. Engraving
530412 Woman carrying a load of coal up a turnpike spiral stair - Scotland, 1848. Engraving; (add.info.: From Matthias Dunn A Treatise on the Winning and Working of Collieries)

Turnpike-gates in and near London just demolished: Kensington Gate, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Turnpike-gates in and near London just demolished: Kensington Gate, 1864. This week has witnessed the abolition of turnpike toll obstructions upon fifty miles of road in

Turnpike-gates in and near London just demolished: City-road Gate, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Turnpike-gates in and near London just demolished: City-road Gate, 1864. This week has witnessed the abolition of turnpike toll obstructions upon fifty miles of road in

1827 Finley Map Of Eastern Pennsylvania En-antd Lehigh-Susquehanna
1827, Finley Map of Eastern Pennsylvania, en-antd Lehigh-Susquehanna, Susquehanna-Tioga, Turnpike, Anthony Finley mapmaker of the United States in the 19th century

New England, Connecticut, Cornwall, West Cornwall Covered Bridge over Housatonic River

Somerset TA4 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Somerset TA4 1

John Gilpin gallops through a village, 1878, (c1918). Creator: Randolph Caldecott
John Gilpin gallops through a village, 1878, (c1918). John Gilpin, with wine bottles attached to his belt, clings on as his horse tears down the road chased by dogs and scattering geese

Turnpike-gates in and near London just demolished: Notting-hill Gate, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Turnpike-gates in and near London just demolished: Notting-hill Gate, 1864. This week has witnessed the abolition of turnpike toll obstructions upon fifty miles of road in

Turnpike-gates in and near London just demolished: Islington Gate, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Turnpike-gates in and near London just demolished: Islington Gate, 1864. This week has witnessed the abolition of turnpike toll obstructions upon fifty miles of road in

Advert, J Evans, Nursery & Seedsman, Florist, and Contract Planter, Cheltenham. Date: 1826

The Disputed Toll, 1875 (oil on canvas)
MAN329191 The Disputed Toll, 1875 (oil on canvas) by Hardy, Heywood (1842-1933); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

At the City Toll Gate, 1892 (oil on wood)
3106568 At the City Toll Gate, 1892 (oil on wood) by Forssell, Victor (1846-1931); 40x50 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; (add.info.: )

Tyburn Turnpike (coloured engraving)
560344 Tyburn Turnpike (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tyburn Turnpike)

Photograph of Turnpike House PH, Stamford Hill, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Old Turnpike Kensington
View of the old Turnpike, Kensington, London in 1820. Date: 1875

Hyde Park map
Map of Hyde Park showing Knightsbridge and the Tybourn Turnpike. 1780. Date: 1875

Bramley and Leeds coach timetable, 1835-36 (hand-coloured engraving)
5917333 Bramley and Leeds coach timetable, 1835-36 (hand-coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); 39x51 cm; Leeds Museums and Art Galleries (Abbey House Museum) UK; (add.info)

Trouble at the turnpike (colour litho)
5197951 Trouble at the turnpike (colour litho) by Noble, Edwin (1876-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trouble at the turnpike.); © Look and Learn

Tottenham Court Road Turnpike (coloured engraving)
560346 Tottenham Court Road Turnpike (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tottenham Court Road Turnpike)

Turnpike at Islington
North entrance into London, Islington, Black Young & Young Tavistock Street

Turnpike
Couple wanting to go through a turnpike into the city, but being told they have to pay the toll. Date: 1663

Bridge and Turnpike in the Grange Road, about 1820 (engraving)
3637068 Bridge and Turnpike in the Grange Road, about 1820 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bridge and Turnpike in the Grange Road, about 1820)

Turnpike in the Hampstead Road, and St Jamess Church, in 1820 (engraving)
3636943 Turnpike in the Hampstead Road, and St Jamess Church, in 1820 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Turnpike in the Hampstead Road)

Travellers paying a toll at the turnpike, c. 1950 (litho)
1122738 Travellers paying a toll at the turnpike, c.1950 (litho) by Brock, Richard Henry (1871-1943); Private Collection; (add.info)

Whitechapel Turnpike (coloured engraving)
560345 Whitechapel Turnpike (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Whitechapel Turnpike)

The Sign Post (w / c on paper)
BOU202984 The Sign Post (w/c on paper) by Winter, William Tatton (1855-1928); 43x43 cm; Private Collection; Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey; English, out of copyright

Old Map of the Turnpike Road u Erdington 1833 with Stagecoaches at "The Green"
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Antietam Bridge, On the Sharpsburgh and Boonsboro Turnpike, No. 3, September 1862, 1862

John Gilpin chased by Turnpike men
John Gilpins ride on the back of an out-of-control horse - here he is chased by turnpike men who think he is a Highwayman

Sale of Hyde Park Turnpike
Hyde Park corner, between Piccadilly and Knightbridge, considerably narrowed the entrance into Piccadilly at the western end; and its removal was a great improvement

Hyde park turnpike
The turnpike at Hyde Park Corner, London Date: 1792

John Bulls Turnpike Gate, May 15, 1805. May 15, 1805. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
John Bulls Turnpike Gate, May 15, 1805

Cornwall TR13 8 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Cornwall TR13 8

Kennet SN8 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Kennet SN8 2

Cornwall PL18 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Cornwall PL18 9

Daventry NN3 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Daventry NN3 7

Mid Devon EX16 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Mid Devon EX16 7

Exeter EX14 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Exeter EX14 2

Rossendale BB4 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Rossendale BB4 9

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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).