I know we are all aware that the rapid growth in railroads led to new opportunities for our ancestors to travel about quickly.
But I've been reading "The Tribes of Britain" by archaeologist David Miles and he provides this information about pre-rail travel:
452 separate Acts of Parliament to do with roads were passed in just 14 years 1760-72. These led to more and better roads.
1754 the journey time between Manchester and London by coach was 4 days; by 1780s this had been reduced to 2 days and there were 700 mail coaches a day travelling through Britain.
But I've been reading "The Tribes of Britain" by archaeologist David Miles and he provides this information about pre-rail travel:
452 separate Acts of Parliament to do with roads were passed in just 14 years 1760-72. These led to more and better roads.
1754 the journey time between Manchester and London by coach was 4 days; by 1780s this had been reduced to 2 days and there were 700 mail coaches a day travelling through Britain.
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