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Ridgeway is a prehistoric trail that runs through five counties of southern England, including Wiltshire and Berkshire. For part of its length it runs along the crest of the Berkshire Downs parallel to the Icknield Way, a Roman road. The modern Ridgeway Path is a popular long-distance walk that runs for part of its original route. The prehistoric trail was in use more than 2,000 years ago. More »

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Harley Street

Harley Street is in Westminster, in London, and runs southward from Marylebone Road to Cavendish... More >>

McAdam, John Loudon

McAdam, John Loudon (1756-1836), a Scottish engineer, originated the macadam type of road... More >>

Ridgeway

Ridgeway is a prehistoric trail that runs through five counties of southern England, including... More >>

Turnpike

Turnpike is a road upon which a traveler must pay a fee, or toll, to use the highway. Such roads... More >>