The Old Toll House at Darley Abbey Mill Bridge, Derby
Once an important Toll House and a responsible job for the Toll Keeper. Today that £1 toll fee sign is more to deter drivers who use this bridge and a narrow road as a cut through to avoid traffic congestion.
Looking at the size of the chimney I guess the Toll Keeper used to have a cosy job.
25th June
(C) David Oakes 2019
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Probably no room for a toll keeper once the wood was stored inside?
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It was coal that fuelled the fire, I also guess the air would be full of cigarette or pipe smoke as that seemed to be the way of things ad of course a pot of hot water would be on hand for the compulsory mug of Tea. 🙂
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Those were the days, indeed! 😀
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Another small bit of history…
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and another way of life that has also been lost. I bet the Toll Gate Keeper was a considered a to be a responsible job.
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I would imagine so
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