Automotive

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Examples of the increasingly rare signs from before the big change-over in the mid 1960's.

A collection of photos of signs confirming the existence of C-roads.

The unique and bizarre situation on the A1 Micklefield Bypass, West Yorkshire.

Most bypasses go around the town they relieve. Not so the Bingley Relief Road, which ploughs through the town centre instead.

A North London roundabout signposted almost exclusively in pre-Worboys signs.

Some examples of the old-fashioned concrete lamp posts dating from the 1950's with their distinctive arched arm and fin around the back. These are now very much a dying breed.

A gallery of images sent in by visitors to the site of original photos of motorways — including some impressive views of the M4 and M11 under construction.

Thousands of vehicles travel the M6 between the M56 and M62 each day. They all cross the River Mersey and the Manchester Ship Canal, and the bridge that carries them is notorious from travel reports nationwide. But what does it actually look like from the ground?