road histories

M6: The Dawn of the Motorway Age
An in-depth account of the history of the UK's first section of motorway, looking at why it was built, and the difficulties faced along the way.

Berrygrove to Crick: The Birth of Motorway 1
An in-depth account of the history of the UK's first long-distance motorway, including detailed specifications and video footage of the scheme.

A6144(M): The Weird Motorway
The Carrington Spur was a motorway that was unique and bizarre at the same time. This page takes a look at the history of this road, and what led to it losing its motorway status.

M10: A Short Spur With A Long History
Another declassification of a short but historical motorway, this time being Hertfordshire's three mile long spur. This page takes a look at why the M10 was built and what led it to becoming an extra part of the A414.

Double Decker, Salt 'n' Pepper
Perhaps Sheffield's most famous landmark, the Tinsley towers were demolished in August 2008. This page looks at the M1's former neighbour, as well as the viaduct that took the motorway within 17 metres of the towers.

Sir James Drake: A Biography
An insight into the life of the man honoured with the title of "Pioneer of the Motorway Network" who oversaw construction of the Preston Bypass.