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Opening the road JLP01_08_095609
A500, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire. A police car leading a line of coaches along the Potteries D Road on the A500 on the official opening day, driving past a row of parked cars on the carriageway.
This photograph is part of a batch showing the opening ceremony for a 6km stretch of the Potteries D Road or Stoke D Road on the A500, built by Laings Highways Branch. Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places. © Historic England Archive
Media ID 24289741
Filename: jlp01_08_095609.jpg
Size: 4705 x 4739 (6.8MB)
Date: 19th January 2022
Source: Historic England
Credit: A© Historic England Archive. Joh
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: https://images.historicenglandservices.org.uk/
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This print captures a significant moment in the history of road transport in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire. The image showcases the official opening day of a 6km stretch of the Potteries D Road or Stoke D Road on the A500. Leading the way is a police car, confidently guiding a line of coaches along this newly constructed route. As we delve into this snapshot from the 1970s, our eyes are drawn to the row of parked cars lining both sides of the carriageway. These stationary vehicles stand as witnesses to progress and change, symbolizing how this new road will transform transportation for years to come. The photograph exudes an air of excitement and anticipation as it freezes a moment that marks not only physical infrastructure development but also societal advancement. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and determination. Preserved by Historic England Archive, this print allows us to reflect upon our past while appreciating how far we have come in terms of road connectivity and mobility. It reminds us that every journey begins with an opening - an opening that paves the way for endless possibilities and adventures yet to be discovered. Let this image transport you back in time, evoking nostalgia for simpler days while celebrating progress and innovation in road transport during one remarkable era.
