From the A1 to the V12, we study, appreciate, and explore the history and future of the British and Irish roads experience. Why not join us for the ride?
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It is 2024. Roads are a divisive topic, everyone seems to have an opinion on them.
We set off many years ago aiming to document the history, and interest, of the British and Irish road networks to share knowledge and understanding for their stories.
Would you like to join us?
January 2024's Photo of the Month is the twin Warkworth Bridges in Northumberland, taken by member Big Nick.
We run a monthly photo contest where members share their best photos of road scenes - bridges typically do very well, but can you make the mundane become magnificent?
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The absolutely excellent Ringways project rumbles on with new information - prepare to be amazed at what might have happened to London in a different timeline...
We've found even more unbuilt London motorways to share with you - have a look at our latest update to our enormously popular Ringways pages! roads.org.uk/blog/londons-ot…
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I think, but can't be sure, that the powers that be want you to be aware there is a curve here.
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Whilst roads often solicit negative feelings, we are hoping to introduce some positivity and learning about the engineering, the history, and the personal stories that roads create.
Why not join us? Our Wiki admins would love to hear from you.
sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki
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Well that was unexpected. Top tip for news outlets - why not message us for answers rather than just copy pasting forum posts?
Does anyone know whether these were unique to Sheffield or not?
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2/6 charge - what a fantastic photo.
It's Thursday again which can mean one thing - #carspotting, this time in the 1960s! This image shows the approach to the #ForthRoadBridge shortly after its opening. Your task: 1. On what date did the bridge open? 2. Name as many visible car models as possible. 🌉🚗🚗🚗🚗🚗
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The maps keep on a unrollin' over on SABRE Maps.
++ NEW MAPS from 1962 ++
Sheet 27 A/
Sheet 33 A/
Sheet 34 A/
Sheet 68 A/
Sheet 91 B
Sheet 99 B
Sheet 104 B
Sheet 106 B
Sheet 116 B
Sheet 131 B
Sheet 169 A/
Sheet 171 A//
All can be found via the sheetfinder here: sabre-roads.org.uk/maps/shee…
What can you spot? Rails? Roads? Towns?
Did you know that spam backwards is maps?
NEW MAPS!
In this selection, we complete our coverage of maps published in 1964, with two sheets:
* Sheet 84 (Teesdale) Revision B
* Sheet 103 (Doncaster) Revision B/
And from 1971:
* Sheet 100 (Liverpool) Revision C/*/*
sabre-roads.org.uk/maps/shee…
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This definitely won't cause a few brawls in the comments.
Help us settle a very British debate...what's the best motorway?
It wasn't something we thought about until @joelycett recently brought it up with @bushontheradio and @RichieFirth.
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CAN YOU HELP?
We need people with knowledge and photographs to help expand our Digest!
sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/inde…
If you are a member you can edit pages, there are plenty of people who can help on the forums if you're not au fait with editing a wiki.
sabre-roads.org.uk/forum/
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Maps alert. Details over at @sabremaps
++ NEW MAPS! ++
Sheet 61 (Falkirk and Lanark) Revision B/*
Sheet 78 (Newcastle-upon-Tyne) Revision D
Both from 1971, featuring lots of temporary road terminals and other goodies. What can you find?
sabre-roads.org.uk/maps/shee…
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@roads_uk have you seen this? Some footage of the ill-fated 1969 signalling system exists!
Maps update - what's this new system of numbers we didn't know about before?
We have only got the northern sheet for this, but we are very thrilled about it.
A map of Essential Service Routes from the Second World War and their numbering system. This was classified information for many years.
More info: sabre-roads.org.uk/forum/vie…
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