Building    From 1766  To 1864

City Road turnpike

Categories: Commerce, Transport

Building

From Geograph: This turnpike was merged into the Metropolitan Turnpike Trust by act of parliament and closed by the enactment of the Metropolis Roads Amendment Act 1863 (c.78). From 1 July 1864.

See this turnpike on a map of 1790.

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City Road turnpike

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City Road turnpike

Historic Site City Road turnpike stood near here, 1766 - 1864. London Borou...

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