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Toll cottages were situated on turnpike roads for the collection of tolls
from passing traffic. Because of its situation and atmospheric interior,
this is a popular location for visitors and a starting point for our
Victorian Workshops. Suggested
Topics
Read
pupil’s Highwayman by Alfred Noyes. Ask them to identify examples of
imagery, especially metaphors and similes or imagine you are the toll
keeper. You see a wealthy traveller pass the Toll Cottage. Who is he?
Where is he going? Why is he on this journey? Do you ever wish you could
take a journey?
More Information
| Turnpike
Trusts |
The upkeep of medieval roads was the responsibility of landowners; Tudor
legislation gave the task to the parish. In 1663 Turnpike Trusts were
introduced |
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