Tollgate Collection

Teignmouth-Shaldon Toll
The Teignmouth-Shaldon Toll Bridge, over the River Teign, Devon, England. Date: 1950s

Dulwich Toll Gate
Londons last Toll Gate. Set in sylvan surroundings, at College Road, Dulwich, south London, it is on property belonging to Dulwich College. Date: 1950s

Tollgate House, Llandudno, North Wales
Tollgate House (West Shore Lodge Gate), Marine Drive, Llandudno, North Wales, with cliffs above. Date: circa 1900s

Engraving depicting the start of construction of the London/Holyhead road
5308774 Engraving depicting the start of construction of the London/Holyhead road; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the start of construction of the London/Holyhead road)

The Highgate Archway, 1850
3330962 The Highgate Archway, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Highgate Archway. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Toll gate and toll house, Dulwich, London, early 1900s

Tollgate, near Memorial Park, Coventry, 1855 (oil on canvas)
3506331 Tollgate, near Memorial Park, Coventry, 1855 (oil on canvas) by Hough, Thomas (fl. mid 19th century); 50.5x61.5 cm; Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Coventry, UK; eHerbert Art Gallery & Museum

Photograph of Tollgate PH, Chadwell Heath, Greater London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

Victorian leaflet opposing road tolls (engraving)
3638952 Victorian leaflet opposing road tolls (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Captain Dick arrives at the toll-gate (litho)
976602 Captain Dick arrives at the toll-gate (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain Dick arrives at the toll-gate)

The Abolition of Tolls at the Barriere d Enfer, 1 May 1791
CHT207430 The Abolition of Tolls at the Barriere d Enfer, 1 May 1791, Paris (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

The Toll Gate (coloured engraving)
3638155 The Toll Gate (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Toll Gate.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

JUMPING A TOLLGATE
Eccentric English John Mytton (1796-1834) attempts to drive his carriage over a tollgate much to the annoyance of the toll-keeper & doubtless his passenger. Date: 1820s

MYTTONS JUMPS TOLLGATE
Eccentric English John Mytton (1796-1834) attempts to drive his carriage over a tollgate much to the annoyance of the toll-keeper & doubtless his passenger. Date: 1820s

MYTTON DRIVES CARRIAGE
JOHN MYTTON English eccentric attempts to drive his carriage over a tollgate much to the annoyance of the toll-keeper and doubtless his passenger Date: 1796 - 1834

Somerset TA4 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Somerset TA4 2

South Buckinghamshire SL6 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of South Buckinghamshire SL6 4

Eastleigh SO53 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Eastleigh SO53 3

Castle Point SS7 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Castle Point SS7 3

Preston PR1 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Preston PR1 9

South Holland PE11 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of South Holland PE11 1

Peterborough PE3 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Peterborough PE3 9

Fife KY11 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Fife KY11 4

Guildford GU1 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Guildford GU1 2

Lewes BN10 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Lewes BN10 7

Sea view, Llandudno, North Wales, with Tollgate House (West Shore Lodge Gate) on Marine Drive visible above. Date: circa 1900s

PANAMA CANAL CARTOON, 1912. Uncle Sams Canal. An Irish cartoon of 1912 on British protests against free tolls for American ships passing through the Panama Canal

The Old Toll Gate in Winter - Dulwich, London. Londons last Toll Gate. Set in sylvan surroundings, at College Road, Dulwich, south London

Old tollgate house near Cumberland, Maryland, USA
Old tollgate house (built 1812) and tollgate post, on the National Highway six miles west of Cumberland, Maryland, USA. Date: circa 1940

Sandwich Toll Gate
Taking the toll : A man driving a motorcycle and sidecar pays a toll at the Barbican, Sandwich, Kent, England. All vehicles have to pay to cross a bridge. Date: early 1940s

TOLL: PARIS, 1500. Toll under the bridges of Paris. Woodcut from " Ordonnances des Marchands de Paris, " 1500

BALTIMORE TOLL ROAD. A Toll Gate on the Baltimore-Reisterstown Road, early 19th century: colored line engraving after a drawing by Francis Blackwell Mayer (1827-1899)

VIRGINIA: TOLL GATE, c1890. A turnpike toll gate in Virginia. Photographed by Frances Benjamin Johnston, c1890

BALTIMORE TOLL ROAD. A Toll Gate on the Baltimore-Reisterstown Road, early 19th century. Line engraving after a drawing by Francis Blackwell Mayer (1827-1899)

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"Tollgate: A Glimpse into the Past" Step back in time with a collection of captivating images and stories that revolve around the concept of tollgates. From Teignmouth-Shaldon Toll to Dulwich Toll Gate, these historical landmarks were once an integral part of daily life. The toll gate and toll house in Dulwich, London, during the early 1900s served as a reminder of how transportation was regulated and funded. In Coventry's Memorial Park, an oil painting from 1855 immortalizes a tollgate that stood proudly at its entrance. Meanwhile, a photograph captures the charm PH in Chadwell Heath, Greater London—a place where weary travelers could find respite and refreshment. Road tolls were not always met with enthusiasm; Victorian leaflets opposing them reveal public sentiment towards this form of taxation. Yet amidst controversy, there were moments filled with humor and adventure—such as Captain Dick's arrival at a lively lithographed toll-gate scene. The abolishment of road tolls on May 1st, 1791 marked an important milestone for freedom-loving individuals who celebrated their newfound liberty at Barriere d'Enfer. This event is captured through vivid imagery that transports us to another era. A colorful engraving titled "The Toll Gate" invites us to explore the intricate details surrounding these checkpoints. It serves as a testament to both their architectural beauty and their role in regulating travel across regions. And then there are tales that defy convention—the daring act depicted in "Jumping a Tollgate" showcases Mytton's audacious leap over this barrier—an act both thrilling and rebellious. Through these glimpses into history, we gain insight into how society has evolved over time while appreciating the significance of these seemingly mundane structures known as tollgates.