How turnpike trusts solved Britain's road crisis in the 17th and 18th centuries
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Summary
This article discusses the historical problem of poor road conditions in late 17th century England, focusing on how turnpike trusts were established through Acts of Parliament to address the funding and maintenance issues that local parishes could not solve. It highlights the dangerous state of roads through Celia Fiennes' account and explains the creation of the first turnpike trust in 1663 as a solution to Britain's infrastructure problems during the Industrial Revolution era.
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