Toll Collection

Teignmouth-Shaldon Toll
The Teignmouth-Shaldon Toll Bridge, over the River Teign, Devon, England

Proposed mode of laying out for building purposes the Sharrow and Kenwood Park Estates near Sheffield belonging to
By Parkin and Bacon.Includes the proposed Kenwood Road and the proposed Montgomery Road. Also shown is the toll bar on the road from Bakewell [Ecclesall Road].Scale 4 chains

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

Lady Bellringers at Petworth Parish Church - 4 August 1946
Three ladies holding their bell ropes, ready to start ringing George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N26809

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

Rebecca Riots / 1843
REBECCA RIOTS during which toll gates were attacked in South Wales. Many of the male rioters dressed as women & called themselves Rebecca & her daughters

Turpin at Hornsey Gate
Dick Turpin bilking the toll at Hornsey Gate on his ride to York

The Old Toll Gate, Highgate
The Old Toll Gate and Toll House, Highgate in 1873 - Archway (erected in 1813) visible in the distance - the toll gate was demolished in 1876. Date: 1873

Gretna Green Certificate
Certificate issued by the Kingdom of Scotland, confirming the marriage of William Scott and Frances Bell at Allisons Bank Toll-House, Gretna Green, Dumfries

British merchant ship war losses by G. H. Davis
British merchant ship war losses during the Second World War: the toll of oversea supplies. Britain lost through enemy action 2570 ships and over 11 million tonnage

HALFWAY HOUSE TOLL
This striking-looking building, known as the Halfway House, is an old Tollhouse and a well-known landmark on the Bath Road (A4) between Hungerford and Newbury

Stagecoach through Toll
A stagecoach passing through a toll gate at night entitled " Good night"

England / Sandwich 1940S
The Toll Bridge and Barbican, Sandwich, Kent, England. The Barbican is one of a chain of block-houses, set up in the reign of Henry VIII in about 1539 to guard the River Stour

Carnival Party 1906
The champagne seems to be taking its toll at this carnival party as a pretty young woman gazes wistfully, eyed by a monocled gent behind her. Date: 1906

Demonstration against the toll on Chelsea Bridge, London
A demonstration against the charging of a toll on the new Chelsea Bridge, London

Medieval Travellers
A toll is exacted from a group of medieval travellers by armed guards to allow them to be taken by boat across the river to the city

Building the Severn Bridge - Mr A.E. Farr, consulting engineer for the substructure contractors, John Howard and Co. Date: 1963

Building the Severn Bridge - Mr A.E. Farr, consulting engineer for the substructure contractors, John Howard and Co. Date: 1963

Building the Severn Bridge - Mr A.E. Farr, consulting engineer for the substructure contractors, John Howard and Co. Date: 1963

Building the Severn Bridge - Mr A.E. Farr, consulting engineer for the substructure contractors, John Howard and Co. Date: 1963

Building the Severn Bridge - Mr A.E. Farr, consulting engineer for the substructure contractors, John Howard and Co. Date: 1963

Building the Severn Bridge - Mr A.E. Farr, consulting engineer for the substructure contractors, John Howard and Co. Date: 1963

Building the Severn Bridge - Mr A.E. Farr, consulting engineer for the substructure contractors, John Howard and Co. Date: 1963

Building the Severn Bridge - Construction of the Aust viaduct to the Aust cable anchor point. Date: 1963

Building the Severn Bridge - A view of the temporary viaduct to Beachley Tower, on a hazy morning. Date: 1963

Building the Severn Bridge - Construction yard at the Aust end. Date: 1963

Building the Severn Bridge - View over the Severn from Beachley, with the Severn Car Ferry passing. Date: 1963

Building the Severn Bridge - View over the Severn from Beachley, with the Severn Car Ferry passing. Date: 1963

Building the Severn Bridge - View of the Beachley Tower, with the Severn Car Ferry passing. Date: 1963

Building the Severn Bridge - View over the Severn from Beachley. Date: 1963

Building the Severn Bridge - A view of the temporary viaduct to Beachley Tower, on a hazy morning. Date: 1963

Building the Severn Bridge - A view of the temporary viaduct to Beachley Tower, on a hazy morning. Date: 1963

Building the Severn Bridge - A view of the temporary viaduct to Beachley Tower, on a hazy morning. Date: 1963

Building the Severn Bridge - Construction of the Aust viaduct to the Aust cable anchor point. Date: 1963

Building the Severn Bridge - Bristolian construction worker enjoying a swig of Corona Orangeade at the Aust end construction yard. Date: 1963

Building the Severn Bridge - View over the Severn from Beachley, with the Severn Car Ferry about to pass the Beachley tower. Date: 1963

Building the Severn Bridge - View over the Severn from Beachley, with the Severn Car Ferry about to pass the Beachley tower. Date: 1963

Building the Severn Bridge - Construction of the Aust viaduct to the Aust cable anchor point. Date: 1963

Building the Severn Bridge - Construction yard at the Aust end. Date: 1963

Building the Severn Bridge - Construction yard at the Aust end. Date: 1963

Building the Severn Bridge - Construction of the Aust viaduct to the Aust cable anchor point. Date: 1963

Building the Severn Bridge - A view across the river from Beachley, on a hazy morning. Date: 1963

Building the Severn Bridge - Construction of the Aust viaduct to the Aust cable anchor point. Date: 1963

Building the Severn Bridge - View over the Severn from Beachley, with the Severn Car Ferry about to pass the Beachley tower. Date: 1963

Building the Severn Bridge - View over the Severn from Beachley, with the Severn Car Ferry on its way to the Aust ferry slipway. Date: 1963

Building the Severn Bridge - Construction work at the Beachley cable anchor block. Date: 1963

Building the Severn Bridge - View over the Severn from Beachley, with the Severn Car Ferry on its way to the Aust ferry slipway. Date: 1963

Building the Severn Bridge - A view of the Aust Tower and cable anchor block. Date: 1963

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"Toll: A Journey Through Time and History" Step back in time with us as we explore the fascinating world of tolls. From the Teignmouth-Shaldon Toll, connecting two picturesque towns, to the proposed mode of laying out estates near Sheffield in 1853, tolls have shaped our landscapes. The Dulwich Toll Gate stands as a reminder of a bygone era when travelers had to pay their way. And who can forget the infamous Rebecca Riots of 1843, where angry protestors targeted tollgates across Wales? Even notorious highwayman Turpin couldn't escape the clutches of tolls at Hornsey Gate. The Old Toll Gate in Highgate whispers tales from centuries past, echoing with stories of weary travelers and bustling trade routes. But not all tolls were physical barriers; some took the form of certificates like Gretna Green's famous marriage documents. Lovebirds eloping to Scotland found themselves paying this unique kind for their forbidden unions. During World War II, British merchant ships faced their own toll - losses recorded meticulously by G. H. Davis. Sandwich in England became a hub for wartime activity, bearing witness to sacrifices made on both land and sea during those tumultuous times. In more peaceful moments after the war's end, lady bellringers united at Petworth Parish Church on that memorable day - August 4th, 1946. Their harmonious chimes symbolized resilience and hope amidst post-war reconstruction efforts. And let's not forget about Halfway House Toll - an essential stop along many journeys throughout history. This halfway point provided respite for weary travelers before continuing on their adventures or returning home. Tolls may be seen as inconveniences today but they hold within them countless stories waiting to be discovered. Join us on this captivating journey through time as we unravel the secrets behind these intriguing markers that once dotted our landscapes.