Sheffield to London coach in 1760.

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From a site dedicated to road builder Thomas Telford:

Sheffield set up a "flying machine on steel springs" to London in 1760: it "slept" the first night at the Black Man's Head Inn, Nottingham; the second at the Angel, Northampton; and arrived at the Swan with Two Necks, Lad-lane, on the evening of the third day. The fare was £1. 17s., and 14 lbs. of luggage was allowed. But the principal part of the expense of travelling was for living and lodging on the road, not to mention the fees to guards and drivers.

Picture Sheffield drawing Link: http://www.picturesheffield.com/cgi-

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