The Great North Road
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The Great North Road has been England's most important highway for centuries, connecting London to Edinburgh through the heart of the nation. This journey along its historic route reveals a tapestry of British history, culture, and landscape that has shaped the country for over two thousand years.
From coaching inns and highwaymen to industrial revolution landmarks and modern motorway services, the road tells the story of how Britain moved, traded, and evolved. Along the way, readers discover the people, places, and events that transformed a Roman track into the vital artery of a nation, whilst exploring the market towns, great cities, and countryside that line this legendary route.
