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Roads and Traffic in the North West Saturday 7 February 2026
£28.00 / unit
| Join us for our annual study day with Dr Alan Crosby (British Association for Local History), this time considering roads and their traffic. The road network of North West England has been growing, changing and adapting for over two millennia. Archaeological and historical research into roads, their construction and their traffic is becoming more focussed and is continuing to expand our knowledge – and in some cases extensively revise the story. Roads have become central to the landscape, society and economy of the region, (whether we welcome this or not!) and they have played a key role in numerous historical events and processes. In this day school we explore four key stages in the development of the road network, considering how new perspectives have been gained from technological advances and deeper archival research. From the Scottish Border to South Cheshire, Roman soldiers marched, heavy wagons trundled, stagecoaches rattled and motorcars grumbled: our roads have a rich history. Please note this event is for a live audience only and will not be livestreamed or recorded. |
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