Seeing the modern world transposed around the monument, it's hard to think we haven't lost something. As a child I remember old people talking about the Great North Road with something resembling awe. The romantic aspect of the highway has never left me. It's easier to capture on a cycle or motorcycle than in a car, with the past just a tiptoe away.
Thanks John, another really interesting video. I spent many years travelling along the A1/ A1(M) (mainly from North Yorkshire to Stevenage) but I now enjoy exploring the 'old' Great North Road and Old North Road. There is plenty to go at!
Cor I,v past this spot for at least 45yrs and never knew,,, but I did know about the Eagle just a few miles further north.... The history of our country is so fascinating...regards
I can't gather much enthusiasm for the roads John (to ride) but it's nice to see the Milestone is still there. It would be nice if the council could get a Mason to go over the lettering again so that it doesn't become unreadable. Shame about the Wheatsheaf going, I'm sure many a travellers tale was told in there. Cheers.
Agreed. You go there for the history, not the roads. But it’s an interesting run up the straight Ermine Street, from the milestone, to Stilton. By-passed years ago, Stilton still evokes the romance of the Great North Road.
Seeing the modern world transposed around the monument, it's hard to think we haven't lost something. As a child I remember old people talking about the Great North Road with something resembling awe. The romantic aspect of the highway has never left me. It's easier to capture on a cycle or motorcycle than in a car, with the past just a tiptoe away.
Thanks. There are many ‘lost’ stretches of the Gt North Road that do have a romantic air about them
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Thanks for your kind words.
Another transport gem Sir, priceless! I guess the original illustration was facing south?
Thanks for the comments. Yes, facing south
Thanks John, another really interesting video.
I spent many years travelling along the A1/ A1(M) (mainly from North Yorkshire to Stevenage) but I now enjoy exploring the 'old' Great North Road and Old North Road. There is plenty to go at!
Thanks. You’re right. So much to see
Cor I,v past this spot for at least 45yrs and never knew,,, but I did know about the Eagle just a few miles further north.... The history of our country is so fascinating...regards
Yes, the milestone is a great survivor.
I can't gather much enthusiasm for the roads John (to ride) but it's nice to see the Milestone is still there. It would be nice if the council could get a Mason to go over the lettering again so that it doesn't become unreadable. Shame about the Wheatsheaf going, I'm sure many a travellers tale was told in there.
Cheers.
Agreed. You go there for the history, not the roads. But it’s an interesting run up the straight Ermine Street, from the milestone, to Stilton. By-passed years ago, Stilton still evokes the romance of the Great North Road.
Good to see that the milestone is still there
What happend to the old Bronze Eagle that once stood some were near Alconbury on the side of the road .
… that’s at Norman Cross near Stilton.