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The Archway tollgate at the bottom of Highgate hill in the 1880s
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The Archway tollgate at the bottom of Highgate hill in the 1880s
The Archway tollgate at the bottom of Highgate hill in the 1880s, with Archway Bridge in the distance. Archway Road was cut through the hillside to the east of Highgate Village in 1813. The first Archway Bridge was London's (and probably the world's) first flyover, built to carry Hornsey Lane over the new road. It was designed by John Nash, the architect of the Regent's Park villas and the ceremonial route south down Portland Place, Regent's Street to Carlton House Terrace. The Nash Bridge was replaced between 1897 and 1900 with the present cast-iron bridge, designed by Sir Alexander Binnie
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This print takes us back to the bustling streets of London in the 1880s. Standing proudly at the bottom of Highgate hill, we see the iconic Archway tollgate, a symbol of transportation and connectivity during that era. The tollgate served as a gateway for travelers entering or leaving London, collecting fees for their passage. In the distance, we catch a glimpse of the magnificent Archway Bridge, an engineering marvel ahead of its time. This bridge was not only London's but also possibly the world's first flyover. Designed by John Nash, renowned architect responsible for many notable structures across the city, including Regent's Park villas and Carlton House Terrace. Archway Road itself was carved through the eastern side of Highgate Village in 1813, opening up new possibilities for trade and travel. However, it wasn't until between 1897 and 1900 that Sir Alexander Binnie designed and replaced Nash's original bridge with what stands today - an elegant cast-iron structure. This print captures a moment frozen in time when horse-drawn carriages traversed these roads daily while pedestrians bustled about their business. It serves as a reminder of how far our cities have come since then while paying homage to those who paved the way for modern infrastructure.
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