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Thames Toll Bridge
A motorist in a Ford Anglia pays his toll on the toll bridge over the River Thames, linking Pangbourne, Berkshire and Whitchurch, Oxfordshire, England. Date: 1960s
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This evocative black-and-white photograph captures a moment in time as a motorist in a classic Ford Anglia pays his toll fee at Thames Toll Bridge, linking the picturesque towns of Pangbourne in Berkshire and Whitchurch in Oxfordshire, England. The River Thames, a historic and vital waterway, flows serenely beneath the bridge, its surface reflecting the pastoral beauty of the English countryside. The Ford Anglia, a symbol of the 1960s motor era, is parked at the toll booth, its driver engaged in a friendly exchange with the toll collector. The bridge, with its distinctive arches and elegant design, stands as a testament to the engineering prowess of the past, serving as a vital transport link between the two towns. The scene is reminiscent of the turnpikes of old, where travelers paid tolls to cover the costs of maintaining the roads and bridges. This photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era, where the simple act of crossing a bridge involved a human connection and a small financial transaction, and the journey was as much a part of the experience as the destination.
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