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Background imageRoads Collection: Kingston Bridge Glasgow under construction July 1969 Gap in span over River Clyde

Kingston Bridge Glasgow under construction July 1969 Gap in span over River Clyde X marks site of Daily Reocrd building being built Anderston Quay

Background imageRoads Collection: General view of the new Rolls Royce factory in East Kilbride, Scotland June 1954

General view of the new Rolls Royce factory in East Kilbride, Scotland June 1954

Background imageRoads Collection: Snow Scenes, A19 Motorway, Teesside, 22nd February 1994

Snow Scenes, A19 Motorway, Teesside, 22nd February 1994

Background imageRoads Collection: High Street, Paisley, Scotland, 19th October 1955

High Street, Paisley, Scotland, 19th October 1955

Background imageRoads Collection: M4 Motorway Construction, June 1970. Near Woodley, Wokingham, Berkshire

M4 Motorway Construction, June 1970. Near Woodley, Wokingham, Berkshire

Background imageRoads Collection: Bill Harmeston uses a Northumberland County Council steam roller to level out the track

Bill Harmeston uses a Northumberland County Council steam roller to level out the track for the causeway between Holy Island (Lindisfarne) and the mainland. 20th May 1954

Background imageRoads Collection: Workers arrive for their shift at the new Rolls Royce factory in East Kilbride

Workers arrive for their shift at the new Rolls Royce factory in East Kilbride, Scotland November 1953

Background imageRoads Collection: Traffic flow at Switch Island Junction illustrated in the Liverpool Echo drawing Circa

Traffic flow at Switch Island Junction illustrated in the Liverpool Echo drawing Circa 1980, showing A5036, A59, M58 & M57 motorways

Background imageRoads Collection: The Newly opened Gabalfa Fly-over in Cardiff. 10th March 1971

The Newly opened Gabalfa Fly-over in Cardiff. 10th March 1971

Background imageRoads Collection: General scenes of traffic scenes in Newcastle - cars going along Stephenson Road to

General scenes of traffic scenes in Newcastle - cars going along Stephenson Road to Benton Bank 20 June 1979

Background imageRoads Collection: Topless model Sarah Walkden sitting on the top deck of an open top London bus as she

Topless model Sarah Walkden sitting on the top deck of an open top London bus as she takes a tour of the city. May 1975 75-2521

Background imageRoads Collection: View of the Gravelly Hill Interchange, also known as Spaghetti Junction

View of the Gravelly Hill Interchange, also known as Spaghetti Junction. Birmingham, West Midlands. 13th May 1992

Background imageRoads Collection: Spaghetti Junction came through its first major test. Drivers in the spring Bank Holiday

Spaghetti Junction came through its first major test. Drivers in the spring Bank Holiday rush coped well with the 8 million roads and fly-overs in the centre of Birmingham. 27th May 1972

Background imageRoads Collection: The opening of the Gravelly Hill Interchange, also known as Spaghetti Junction

The opening of the Gravelly Hill Interchange, also known as Spaghetti Junction. 24th May 1972

Background imageRoads Collection: Signs and barriers are being placed at access points on the Gravelly Hill interchange to

Signs and barriers are being placed at access points on the Gravelly Hill interchange to prevent unauthorised use of the motorway. 24th September 1971

Background imageRoads Collection: The M6 interchange at Gravelly Hill under construction, also known as Spaghetti Junction

The M6 interchange at Gravelly Hill under construction, also known as Spaghetti Junction. Birmingham, West Midlands. 4th February 1971

Background imageRoads Collection: The scene at Northway approach to Switch Island, a major road junction near Aintree in

The scene at Northway approach to Switch Island, a major road junction near Aintree in Merseyside, England, Friday 27th January 1978

Background imageRoads Collection: Aerial view of M57 Motorway, The East Lancashire Road is seen (right

Aerial view of M57 Motorway, The East Lancashire Road is seen (right) at the point where the motorway extension crosses at Kirby, the Cress Motel is seen bottom centre, 12th April 1973

Background imageRoads Collection: Mid-Anglia Constabulary Highway Patrol, now manning the A1 for 24 hours a day

Mid-Anglia Constabulary Highway Patrol, now manning the A1 for 24 hours a day, Cambridgeshire, May 1965

Background imageRoads Collection: Section of A19 is lifted into position, Middlesbrough, Circa 1973. Harvey Plant Hire

Section of A19 is lifted into position, Middlesbrough, Circa 1973. Harvey Plant Hire

Background imageRoads Collection: A section of the M4 from Malpas Road roundabout junction towards the Brynglas tunnels

A section of the M4 from Malpas Road roundabout junction towards the Brynglas tunnels. This section will be opened later this year. Newport, Wales. March 1967

Background imageRoads Collection: Remains of Walnut Tree Viaduct, a railway viaduct located above the southern edge of

Remains of Walnut Tree Viaduct, a railway viaduct located above the southern edge of the village of Taffs Well, Cardiff, South Wales, Wednesday 17th February 1971. Our Picture Shows

Background imageRoads Collection: Scenes in East Berlin, East Germany soon after the start of the construction of

Scenes in East Berlin, East Germany soon after the start of the construction of the Berlin Wall. Police monitoring the situation around Frankfurter Allee in the east of the city. 18th August 1961

Background imageRoads Collection: Bridge across Market Street near Cross Street and Corporation Street in Central

Bridge across Market Street near Cross Street and Corporation Street in Central Manchester, before undergoing redevelopment for the construction of the Arndale Centre. 23rd August 1975

Background imageRoads Collection: Busy street scene showing pedestrians crossing the road at the corner of Cross Street

Busy street scene showing pedestrians crossing the road at the corner of Cross Street and Market Street, a busy shopping section of Central Manchester

Background imageRoads Collection: A car is left in a deep snow drift on the road from Culverhouse Cross to St Lythans near

A car is left in a deep snow drift on the road from Culverhouse Cross to St Lythans near Wenvoe, Vale of Glamorgan, southeast Wales, 20th February 1978

Background imageRoads Collection: M4 Motorway Construction, June 1970. Junction 10, Winnersh, Wokingham

M4 Motorway Construction, June 1970. Junction 10, Winnersh, Wokingham

Background imageRoads Collection: Causeyside Street, Paisley, Scotland, circa 1955

Causeyside Street, Paisley, Scotland, circa 1955

Background imageRoads Collection: Aerial View of Dumplington, proposed development site of Trafford Centre, Circa 1995

Aerial View of Dumplington, proposed development site of Trafford Centre, Circa 1995. The Trafford Centre, a large indoor shopping centre and leisure complex in Dumplington, Greater Manchester

Background imageRoads Collection: Queen Elizabeth II Visits Birmingham, to open the Great Charles Street Queensway tunnel

Queen Elizabeth II Visits Birmingham, to open the Great Charles Street Queensway tunnel, part of the A38, 7th April 1971

Background imageRoads Collection: The new approach to the Clyde tunnel in Glasgow which connects the districts of Whiteinch

The new approach to the Clyde tunnel in Glasgow which connects the districts of Whiteinch in the north to Govan in the South in the west of the city, circa 1963

Background imageRoads Collection: The LNER Class A4 4498 Pacific steam locomotive Sir Nigel Gresley

The LNER Class A4 4498 Pacific steam locomotive Sir Nigel Gresley, pictured on its way to the Severn Valley Railway Station at Kidderminster. 16th April 1993

Background imageRoads Collection: A winter snow scene outside the Hotspur Hotel in Allendale

A winter snow scene outside the Hotspur Hotel in Allendale, Northumberland showing a Vauxhall Viva covered in snow. 26th January, 1979

Background imageRoads Collection: man stands below a road sign 'Make me Rich'

man stands below a road sign "Make me Rich"
man stands below a road sign " Make me Rich"

Background imageRoads Collection: Warren Mitchell ( Alf Garnett) Dandy Nicholls and Patricia Hayes riding a Motorcycle

Warren Mitchell ( Alf Garnett) Dandy Nicholls and Patricia Hayes riding a Motorcycle and Sidecar in a scene from Till Death Us Do Part. February 1981 05/02/1981

Background imageRoads Collection: The Team Valley Trading Estate in Gateshead 17 October 1960

The Team Valley Trading Estate in Gateshead 17 October 1960

Background imageRoads Collection: An aerial view of the Northfield Housing Estate in Aberdeen

An aerial view of the Northfield Housing Estate in Aberdeen, Scotland showing a De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk flying overhead. Circa 1950

Background imageRoads Collection: Motorway Signage, on the A59, the new Preston By-pass, the UKs first motorway

Motorway Signage, on the A59, the new Preston By-pass, the UKs first motorway, that would later form part of the M6 motorway, Monday 1st December 1958

Background imageRoads Collection: St Helens Dual Carriageway, a start has been made on the construction of a new inner ring

St Helens Dual Carriageway, a start has been made on the construction of a new inner ring to circle the town centre of St Helens, 16th October 1958

Background imageRoads Collection: View of the Gravelly Hill Interchange, which is opened today

View of the Gravelly Hill Interchange, which is opened today. The Lancaster red rose was given as a symbol of thanks for the completion of this last section of the motorway system linking Lancashire

Background imageRoads Collection: Aerial view of Spaghetti Junction. When it opens it will be the most complex highway

Aerial view of Spaghetti Junction. When it opens it will be the most complex highway interchange in Europe. Described on maps as exit No

Background imageRoads Collection: Aerial view of the Gravelly Hill Interchange, also known as Spaghetti Junction

Aerial view of the Gravelly Hill Interchange, also known as Spaghetti Junction. Birmingham, West Midlands. 6th March 1997

Background imageRoads Collection: The opening of the Gravelly Hill Interchange, also known as Spaghetti Junction

The opening of the Gravelly Hill Interchange, also known as Spaghetti Junction. 24th May 1972

Background imageRoads Collection: Motorway traffic from the BRMB plane. Gravelly Hill Interchange

Motorway traffic from the BRMB plane. Gravelly Hill Interchange, also known as Spaghetti Junction. Birmingham, West Midlands. 26th July 1990

Background imageRoads Collection: The opening ceremony of the Gravelly Hill Interchange, also known as Spaghetti Junction

The opening ceremony of the Gravelly Hill Interchange, also known as Spaghetti Junction. 24th May 1972

Background imageRoads Collection: Silent cranes reach over what is usually a scene of intense activity by day - the site of

Silent cranes reach over what is usually a scene of intense activity by day - the site of the multi-level Birmingham interchange with the M6 which is now being built at Gravelly Hill, Erdington

Background imageRoads Collection: Gravelly Hill Interchange opened. Pictured, the Rt. Hon

Gravelly Hill Interchange opened. Pictured, the Rt. Hon. Mr Peter Walker, Secretary of State for the Environment, cuts the tape at the opening today

Background imageRoads Collection: Gravelly Hill Interchange opened. Pictured, (left) the Rt. Hon

Gravelly Hill Interchange opened. Pictured, (left) the Rt. Hon. Mr Peter Walker, Secretary of State for the Environment, at the opening today



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