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Proposals, offered to the consideration of the justices of peace and commissioners of supply of the county of Aberdeen, relative to highways and bridges. ...
Date: 1776]
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A delineation of the principal roads of Great Britain. In three parts. By the Rev. Dr. John Trusler. Part I.
Trusler, John, 1735-1820.Date: M,DCC,LXXXVIII. [1788]
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The British itinerary or travellers pocket companion throughout Great Britain exhibiting the direct route to every borough & commercial town in the kingdom. With the principal cross roads. Compiled from actual measurement and the best Surveys and Authorities by Nathanl. Coltman; Surveyor. Employed by Order of the Post Master General to Measure the Roads of Great Britain
Coltman, Nathaniel.Date: 1799
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Owen's new book of roads: or, a description of the roads of Great Britain. Being a companion to Owen's Complete book of fairs. Containing, I. An Alphabetical List of all the Cities, Towns, and remarkable Villages, in England and Wales; the Counties in which they are situated, and the Market-Days. II. The distance in measured Miles, from London, to the several Towns, &c. and from one Town to another on the several Roads. III. The Cross Roads. IV. The High Roads, and principal Cross Roads in Scotland. V. The general Roads of the Judges Circuits. VI. A concise Account of the Noblemens and Gentlemens Seats upon each Road. Vii. An Account of the Posts and Postage of Letters, as regulated by the Post-Master-General. The second edition, corrected and greatly improved. Illustrated with a neat and correct map of Great Britain, describing the principal Roads and chief Towns, &c. on a large Scale.
Owen, W. (William), -1793.Date: [1779]
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Britannia depicta or Ogilby improv'd; being a correct coppy of Mr. Ogilby's actual survey of all [th]e direct & principal cross roads in England and Wales: Wherein are exactly delineated & engraven, all [th]e cities, towns, villages, churches, seats &. scituate on or near the roads, with their respective distances in measured and computed miles. And to render this-work universally usefull & agreeable, (beyond any of it's kind) are added in a clear & most compendious method. 1. A full & particular description & account of all the cities, borough-towns, towns-corporate &c. their arms, antiquity, charters, privileges, trade, rarities &c. with suitable remarks on all places of note drawn from the best historians and antiquaries. By Ino. Owen of the Midd: Temple Gent. 2. The arms of the peers of this realm who derive their titles from places lying on or near the roads 3. The arms of all [th]e bishopricks & deanaries, their foundation, extent, yearly-value, number of parishes &c. 4. The arms, & a succinct account of both universities & their respective colleges, their foundations fellowships &c Lastly particular & correct maps-of all [th]e counties of South Britain; with a summary description of each county, its circumference, number of acres, borô & market towns & parishes, air, soil, com̄odities, manufactures & what each pays in [th]e ... aid &c. The whole for its compendious variety & exactness, preferable to all other books of roads hitherto published or proposed; and calculated not only for the direction of the traveller (as they are) but the general use of the gentleman and tradesman By Eman: Bowen engraver.
Bowen, Emanuel, 1693 or 1694-1767.Date: 1759
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Ogilby's survey improved: or Kitchin's new and instructive traveller's companion, for the roads of England and Wales. Laid down in a plain intelligible manner, with all the towns, villages, &c. thereon and the distances in single miles on each road. 1771.
Kitchin, Thomas, -1784.Date: 1771
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Itenararium Dunense. Or An exact survey of the principal roads of the county of Down: measured by a measuring wheel called an odometor.
Kelly, James, active 1714.Date: 1714
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The traveller's pocket-book; or, Ogilby and Morgan's book of the roads, improved and amended, in a method never before attempted. Containing, I. An alphabetical list of all the cities, Towns, and remarkable Villages, showing in what Road they are situated. II. The Distances in measured Miles from London to all the Cities, Towns, and remarkable Villages, in England and Wales according to the new erected Mile Stones: And an Account of such Noblemens and Gentlemens Seats as lie near the Road Side. III. The Cross Roads in England and Wales. IV. A new whole Sheet Map of the Roads in England and Wales, as also those in Scotland, fitted to bind with the Book. V. The High Roads in Scotland, measured from Edinburgh, with the principal Cross Roads, in English Miles. VI. The Circuits of the Judges. Vii. The Post Master-General's Account of the Nights that Post-Letters are despatched to the several trading Towns. Viii. A list of the fairs in England and Wales, regulated according to the New Stile.
Ogilby, John, 1600-1676.Date: [1782]
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Observations on the effects which carriage wheels, with rims of different shapes, have on the roads; Respectfully submitted to the approbation of the board of agriculture, and to the consideration of the legislature. By Alexander Cumming, Esq. F.R.S. Edin.
Cumming, Alexander, 1733-1814.Date: 1799
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The traveller's guide or, a most exact description of the roads of England. Being Mr. Ogilby's actual survey, And Mensuration by the Wheel, of the great roads from London to all the Considerable cities and towns in England and Wales, Together with the Cross-Roads from one City or Eminent Town to another. Wherein is shewn the Distance from Place to Place, and plain Directions given to find the Way, by setting down every Town, Village, River, Brook, Bridge, Common, Forest, Wood, Copse, Heath, Moor, &c. that occur in Passing the Roads. And for the better illustration thereof, are added tables, wherein the Names of the Places, with their Distances, are set down in a Column, in so plain a manner, that meer Strangers may travel all over England without any other Guide.
Ogilby, John, 1600-1676.Date: 1712]
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Instructions for toll-gate-keepers in North Britain.
Great Britain. Stamp Office.Date: 1780?]
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Observations on the effects which carriage wheels, with rims of different shapes, have on the roads; respectfully offered to the consideration of the legislature. By Alexander Cumming, F. R. S. Ed. author of the elements of clock and watch-work.
Cumming, Alexander, 1733-1814.Date: 1797
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An appendix: or, Further Reasons In Support of the plan or proposals For the Easy and Effectual Amendment of the Roads. By way of answer to several objections. By the same author.
Gentleman.Date: MDCCLIII. [1753]
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Ogilby's and Morgan's Pocket-Book of the roads, with their computed and measured distances, and the Distinction of Market and Post-Towns. Also a table for the ready finding any Road, City, or Market-Town, and it's Distance from London: a sheet-map of England, fitted to bind with the Book: and an exact account of all the fairs, both fixed and movable, in Alphabetical Order, shewing the Days on which they are held. By William Morgan, Cosmographer to their Late Majesties.
Ogilby, John, 1600-1676.Date: 1745
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A description of the most remarkable high-ways, and whole known Fairs and Mercats in Scotland, with Several other Remarkable Things: As also, A Description of the High-Ways from one Notable Town to another, over all England, and thereby how to Travel from any of them to the City of London.
Date: 1711
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Ogilby's and Morgan's pocket-book of the roads, With their computed and measured distances, and the distinction on market and post-towns. Also a table for the ready finding any road, city, or market-town, and it's distance from London: a sheet-map of England, fitted to bind with the book: and an exact account of all the fairs, both fixed and movable, in alphabetical order, shewing the days on which they are held. By William Morgan, cosmographer to their late majesties. The [e]eventh edition, corrected and improved. To which is added, a list of the principal trading towns to which letters are sent night from the post-office in London. Also the expence of sending a letter or packet by express to the most noted towns of England.
Ogilby, John, 1600-1676.Date: 1752
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Owen's book of roads: or, a description of the roads of Great-Britain; being a companion to Owen's book of fairs. Containing I. An Alphabetical List of all the Cities, Towns, and remarkable Villages, in England and Wales; the Counties in which they are situated, and the Market-Days. II. The Distances in measured Miles, from London, to the several Towns &c. and from one Town to another on the several Roads. III. The Cross Roads. IV. The High Roads, and principal Cross Roads in Scotland. V. The general Roads of the Judges Circuits. VI. A concise Account of the Noblemens and Gentlemens Seats upon each Road. Vii. An Account of the Posts and Postage of Letters, as regulated by the Post-Master General. Viii. A short Description of the several Counties, and an Account of their Manufactures, Antiquities, Curiosities, &c. Illustrated with a neat and correct map of Great Britain, describing the principal Roads and chief Towns, &c.
Owen, W. (William), -1793.Date: MDCCLXXVII. [1777]
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Some remarks upon a late plan of a bill proposed to Parliament, for amending the highways by assessment, instead of six days labour. By R. Whitworth, Esq; one of His Majesty's justices of the peace for the country of Stafford.
Whitworth, R., one of his Majesty's Justices of the Peace for the county of Stafford.Date: MDCCLXV. [1765]
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A short specimen of a new political arithmetic; containing, some considerations concerning public roads. By a fellow of the Royal Society.
Fellow of the Royal Society.Date: MDCCXXXIV. [1734]
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Answers for the Trustees appointed by an act of the 26th of his present Majesty, for repairing several roads leading into the city of Glasgow, to the petition of the magistrates and Town-council of the burgh of Paisley.
Trustees appointed by an act of the 26th of his present Majesty, for repairing several roads leading into the city of Glasgow.Date: 1757]

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Proposals, offered to the consideration of the justices of peace and commissioners of supply of the county of Aberdeen, relative to highways and bridges. ...

A delineation of the principal roads of Great Britain. In three parts. By the Rev. Dr. John Trusler. Part I.

Ogilby's survey improved: or Kitchin's new and instructive traveller's companion, for the roads of England and Wales. Laid down in a plain intelligible manner, with all the towns, villages, &c. thereon and the distances in single miles on each road. 1771.

Itenararium Dunense. Or An exact survey of the principal roads of the county of Down: measured by a measuring wheel called an odometor.

Observations on the effects which carriage wheels, with rims of different shapes, have on the roads; Respectfully submitted to the approbation of the board of agriculture, and to the consideration of the legislature. By Alexander Cumming, Esq. F.R.S. Edin.

Instructions for toll-gate-keepers in North Britain.

Observations on the effects which carriage wheels, with rims of different shapes, have on the roads; respectfully offered to the consideration of the legislature. By Alexander Cumming, F. R. S. Ed. author of the elements of clock and watch-work.

An appendix: or, Further Reasons In Support of the plan or proposals For the Easy and Effectual Amendment of the Roads. By way of answer to several objections. By the same author.

A description of the most remarkable high-ways, and whole known Fairs and Mercats in Scotland, with Several other Remarkable Things: As also, A Description of the High-Ways from one Notable Town to another, over all England, and thereby how to Travel from any of them to the City of London.

Some remarks upon a late plan of a bill proposed to Parliament, for amending the highways by assessment, instead of six days labour. By R. Whitworth, Esq; one of His Majesty's justices of the peace for the country of Stafford.

A short specimen of a new political arithmetic; containing, some considerations concerning public roads. By a fellow of the Royal Society.

Answers for the Trustees appointed by an act of the 26th of his present Majesty, for repairing several roads leading into the city of Glasgow, to the petition of the magistrates and Town-council of the burgh of Paisley.

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Proposals, offered to the consideration of the justices of peace and commissioners of supply of the county of Aberdeen, relative to highways and bridges. ...

A delineation of the principal roads of Great Britain. In three parts. By the Rev. Dr. John Trusler. Part I.

Ogilby's survey improved: or Kitchin's new and instructive traveller's companion, for the roads of England and Wales. Laid down in a plain intelligible manner, with all the towns, villages, &c. thereon and the distances in single miles on each road. 1771.

Itenararium Dunense. Or An exact survey of the principal roads of the county of Down: measured by a measuring wheel called an odometor.

Observations on the effects which carriage wheels, with rims of different shapes, have on the roads; Respectfully submitted to the approbation of the board of agriculture, and to the consideration of the legislature. By Alexander Cumming, Esq. F.R.S. Edin.

Instructions for toll-gate-keepers in North Britain.

Observations on the effects which carriage wheels, with rims of different shapes, have on the roads; respectfully offered to the consideration of the legislature. By Alexander Cumming, F. R. S. Ed. author of the elements of clock and watch-work.

An appendix: or, Further Reasons In Support of the plan or proposals For the Easy and Effectual Amendment of the Roads. By way of answer to several objections. By the same author.

A description of the most remarkable high-ways, and whole known Fairs and Mercats in Scotland, with Several other Remarkable Things: As also, A Description of the High-Ways from one Notable Town to another, over all England, and thereby how to Travel from any of them to the City of London.

Some remarks upon a late plan of a bill proposed to Parliament, for amending the highways by assessment, instead of six days labour. By R. Whitworth, Esq; one of His Majesty's justices of the peace for the country of Stafford.

A short specimen of a new political arithmetic; containing, some considerations concerning public roads. By a fellow of the Royal Society.

Answers for the Trustees appointed by an act of the 26th of his present Majesty, for repairing several roads leading into the city of Glasgow, to the petition of the magistrates and Town-council of the burgh of Paisley.