Ancient and Modern Highways
Full text of illustrated essay by Charles Livy Whittle, The New England Magazine, February 1898.
Edward de Smedt
Short biography of the inventor of modern road asphalt in 1870. Also includes a short commentary on the history of roads and asphalt.
Historic Highways - Lancashire
Comprehensive history. Topics include Roman roads, turnpike roads, and motorways. Includes gallery and forum.
Pittsburgh-Stoyestown Turnpike
Story of its building and use by John N. Boucher published in 1911.
Roads Through History
Presents an illustrated record of the history of road-making across South Australia. Joint project between Transport SA and the History Trust of South Australia.
The Convict Trail
Illustrated history of the convict built road linking Sydney to the Hunter Valley.
The Turnpike Roads and Traffic up to 1830
Article by J M Whiteley which first appeared in Diversion, the Lancashire County Council Surveyor's departmental magazine in July 1984.