Turnpikes and Highways of Dorset by Rob Curtis

Turnpikes and Highways of Dorset by Rob Curtis

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Category: History Talks

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Date: Tue, 21st April 2020

Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Location: The Dorford Centre, Dorchester

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Turnpikes and Highways of Dorset by Rob Curtis

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Turnpikes and Highways of Dorset by Rob Curtis

This talk, by Rob Curtis, looks at the development of roads from ancient trackways to the turnpike system; the arrival of the coach as the major form of transport; what it was like to travel by coach; a quick look at coaching inns and finally what brought about the end of the coaching era.

Entry: William Barnes Society Members: FREE – Non-Members: a minimum donation of £3.

For further information please contact via www.williambarnessociety.org.uk


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The Dorford Centre (View more Events at this Location)
2 Bridport Road, Dorchester, England, DT1 1RR United Kingdom
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