Roads hi-res stock photography and images

RMWH8JNT–Ships in Calais Roads

Alfred Leete poster : The Roads are never up on the Underground. 1928 Stock Photo

RMWHBGB7–Alfred Leete poster : The Roads are never up on the Underground. 1928

Stockholm gets over the traffic problem in the suburbs, and even in the centre of the city by fly away roads like this. . Stock Photo

RMWHA5FF–Stockholm gets over the traffic problem in the suburbs, and even in the centre of the city by fly away roads like this. .

WW2: Russia/ The Germans are admitting their desperate position on the Eastern Front. Photo shows: The big retreat of the Nazi Wehrmacht in rainy weather through the muddy roads. November 1943. Stock Photo

RMWHA1KP–WW2: Russia/ The Germans are admitting their desperate position on the Eastern Front. Photo shows: The big retreat of the Nazi Wehrmacht in rainy weather through the muddy roads. November 1943.

1908 Zimmerman Model B Runabout, typical of the high-wheeled cars designed for rural American roads. Stock Photo

RMWH9WC2–1908 Zimmerman Model B Runabout, typical of the high-wheeled cars designed for rural American roads.

WW1: Officers and transport of the 2nd Scots Guards resting at Sommergem after being ordered back to Ghent, 9th October 1914. The battalion marched all night over the cobbled roads for a distance of c.15 miles. Stock Photo

RMWH9TDA–WW1: Officers and transport of the 2nd Scots Guards resting at Sommergem after being ordered back to Ghent, 9th October 1914. The battalion marched all night over the cobbled roads for a distance of c.15 miles.

John Loudon MacAdam, 1825, by Charles Turner - lithograph in The British Museum, London (Print Room) (J. R. Freeman) - John Loudon McAdam (September 21, 1756 - November 26, 1836) was a Scottish engineer and road-builder. He invented a new process, macadamisation, for building roads with a smooth hard surface that would be more durable and less muddy than soil-based tracks.. Stock Photo

RMWHB8TE–John Loudon MacAdam, 1825, by Charles Turner - lithograph in The British Museum, London (Print Room) (J. R. Freeman) - John Loudon McAdam (September 21, 1756 - November 26, 1836) was a Scottish engineer and road-builder. He invented a new process, macadamisation, for building roads with a smooth hard surface that would be more durable and less muddy than soil-based tracks..

Tarring roads in Swanley , Kent . 1936 Stock Photo

RM2BW954G–Tarring roads in Swanley , Kent . 1936

Roads covered in snow in Kingsdown , Kent . 1938 Stock Photo

RM2BW90WA–Roads covered in snow in Kingsdown , Kent . 1938

RM2BW8WD0–Roads covered in snow in Kingsdown , Kent . 1938

Men painting the white line marking on roads . 1935 Stock Photo

RM2BW8N1T–Men painting the white line marking on roads . 1935

RM2BW8WCY–Roads covered in snow in Kingsdown , Kent . 1938

Workmen at the Chislehurst Cross roads being watched by children . 1937 . Stock Photo

RM2BW8M0M–Workmen at the Chislehurst Cross roads being watched by children . 1937 .

Men painting the white line marking on a roads . 1936 Stock Photo

RM2BW8RC7–Men painting the white line marking on a roads . 1936

Roadside well by the Half Way House Inn at Challock Cross Roads , Kent . 1938 Stock Photo

RM2BW8TRR–Roadside well by the Half Way House Inn at Challock Cross Roads , Kent . 1938

RM2BW8TRN–Roadside well by the Half Way House Inn at Challock Cross Roads , Kent . 1938

A young woman studies the bus timetable at a traffic cross roads with traffic signs . 1935 Stock Photo

RM2BW8MWB–A young woman studies the bus timetable at a traffic cross roads with traffic signs . 1935

Italy builds roads in East Africa . Italians building a road in Eritrea . 1935 Stock Photo

RM2BW3CND–Italy builds roads in East Africa . Italians building a road in Eritrea . 1935

A Carter Paterson express carrier lorry driving through the flooded roads near Darenth , Kent . 1936 Stock Photo

RM2BW8X55–A Carter Paterson express carrier lorry driving through the flooded roads near Darenth , Kent . 1936

Snowdrifts hold up traffic in Hertfordshire . Photo shows ; Men clearing the roads of snow . 27 January 1935 Stock Photo

RM2BW3FGX–Snowdrifts hold up traffic in Hertfordshire . Photo shows ; Men clearing the roads of snow . 27 January 1935

RM2BW3FH2–Snowdrifts hold up traffic in Hertfordshire . Photo shows ; Men clearing the roads of snow . 27 January 1935

RM2BW3FH1–Snowdrifts hold up traffic in Hertfordshire . Photo shows ; Men clearing the roads of snow . 27 January 1935

Berlins Newer Harbour The new west harbour with the great custom house and new rail roads 22 September 1922 Stock Photo

RM2BWBK2C–Berlins Newer Harbour The new west harbour with the great custom house and new rail roads 22 September 1922

Italian engineers construct roads on northern frontier . Italian engineers constructing a road through the rough country near Mekalle . 24 October 1935 Stock Photo

RM2BW3D16–Italian engineers construct roads on northern frontier . Italian engineers constructing a road through the rough country near Mekalle . 24 October 1935

Mobilisation in Holland, undertaken owing to the crisis, has been completed and all frontier posts and roads are fully guarded. Motor vehicles requisitioned for the army lined up in Amsterdam. 30 August 1939 Stock Photo

RM2BW2CMB–Mobilisation in Holland, undertaken owing to the crisis, has been completed and all frontier posts and roads are fully guarded. Motor vehicles requisitioned for the army lined up in Amsterdam. 30 August 1939

Italian engineers construct roads on northern frontier . Italian engineers erecting and testing telegraph lines to field headquarters from a base near Makalle , the Italian objective in Argentina . 24 October 1935 Stock Photo

RM2BW3D05–Italian engineers construct roads on northern frontier . Italian engineers erecting and testing telegraph lines to field headquarters from a base near Makalle , the Italian objective in Argentina . 24 October 1935

RM2BW3CYC–Italian engineers construct roads on northern frontier . Italian engineers erecting and testing telegraph lines to field headquarters from a base near Makalle , the Italian objective in Argentina . 24 October 1935

Militarily roads closed for 'annual perambulation' of war department property takes place. This action is taken once a year to demonstrate the ownership of the property. Photo shows, cyclists held up at a rope barrier and Woolwich. 21 September 1937 Stock Photo

RM2BW236G–Militarily roads closed for 'annual perambulation' of war department property takes place. This action is taken once a year to demonstrate the ownership of the property. Photo shows, cyclists held up at a rope barrier and Woolwich. 21 September 1937

Snow ploughs clear Highgate Roads . Special gangs of men were called out today ( Sunday ) to clear roads in Highgate blocked with thick drifts of snow following thw storm . Photo shows , a plough clearing North Hill , Highgate . 7 March 1947 Stock Photo

RM2BW3Y6P–Snow ploughs clear Highgate Roads . Special gangs of men were called out today ( Sunday ) to clear roads in Highgate blocked with thick drifts of snow following thw storm . Photo shows , a plough clearing North Hill , Highgate . 7 March 1947

Drifts of snow four feet deep block Surrey roads to traffic . Drifts of snow more than four feet in depth have blocked roads in Surrey and Kent and made them impassable to traffic , armies of men are at work clearing the roads . A young boy fights on his bike through the snow . 13 February 1932 Stock Photo

RM2BW34KF–Drifts of snow four feet deep block Surrey roads to traffic . Drifts of snow more than four feet in depth have blocked roads in Surrey and Kent and made them impassable to traffic , armies of men are at work clearing the roads . A young boy fights on his bike through the snow . 13 February 1932

RM2BW34DY–Drifts of snow four feet deep block Surrey roads to traffic . Drifts of snow more than four feet in depth have blocked roads in Surrey and Kent and made them impassable to traffic , armies of men are at work clearing the roads . Snow on a road at Tatsfield , Surrey , showing how deep it is compared to the car driving through . 13 February 1932

Italian soldiers build roads in Rome . While their comrades are driving roads through the desert and mountains of Abyssinia , troops in Rome are working on the new thoroughfares of the city . This is a sign of the times , which have put the majority of Italy ' s fittest men into uniform . Photo shows , soldiers paving the new Vis dei Trionfi in Rome . 16 November 1935 Stock Photo

RM2BW3D6M–Italian soldiers build roads in Rome . While their comrades are driving roads through the desert and mountains of Abyssinia , troops in Rome are working on the new thoroughfares of the city . This is a sign of the times , which have put the majority of Italy ' s fittest men into uniform . Photo shows , soldiers paving the new Vis dei Trionfi in Rome . 16 November 1935

RM2BW3D66–Italian soldiers build roads in Rome . While their comrades are driving roads through the desert and mountains of Abyssinia , troops in Rome are working on the new thoroughfares of the city . This is a sign of the times , which have put the majority of Italy ' s fittest men into uniform . Photo shows , soldiers paving the new Vis dei Trionfi in Rome . 16 November 1935

A 20 hour blizzard has caused serious dislocation in Kent, where villages have been almost cut off and roads blocked by snow drifts which are in some districts as deep as 8 feet. Many houses are completely isolated. Snowploughs and gangs of men had to go to the rescue stranded motorists. Photo shows, clearing snow from the main London, Folkestone Road at Lenham. 16 February 1938 Stock Photo

RM2BW23K2–A 20 hour blizzard has caused serious dislocation in Kent, where villages have been almost cut off and roads blocked by snow drifts which are in some districts as deep as 8 feet. Many houses are completely isolated. Snowploughs and gangs of men had to go to the rescue stranded motorists. Photo shows, clearing snow from the main London, Folkestone Road at Lenham. 16 February 1938

RM2BW23K7–A 20 hour blizzard has caused serious dislocation in Kent, where villages have been almost cut off and roads blocked by snow drifts which are in some districts as deep as 8 feet. Many houses are completely isolated. Snowploughs and gangs of men had to go to the rescue stranded motorists. Photo shows, sheep in the deep snow at Kingsdown on the London Folkestone Road. 16 February 1938

RM2BW30X4–Drifts of snow four feet deep block Surrey roads to traffic . Drifts of snow more than four feet in depth have blocked roads in Surrey and Kent and made them impassable to traffic , armies of men are at work clearing the roads . Clearing away snow on a road at Tatsfield , Surrey , where drifts are more than four feet in depth . 13 February 1932

RM2BW96B7–Drifts of snow four feet deep block Surrey roads to traffic . Drifts of snow more than four feet in depth have blocked roads in Surrey and Kent and made them impassable to traffic , armies of men are at work clearing the roads . Clearing away snow on a road at Tatsfield , Surrey , where drifts are more than four feet in depth . 13 February 1932

RM2BW3481–Drifts of snow four feet deep block Surrey roads to traffic . Drifts of snow more than four feet in depth have blocked roads in Surrey and Kent and made them impassable to traffic , armies of men are at work clearing the roads . Making a difficult passage through a snow drift four feet deep in a a road at tatsfield , Surrey . 13 February 1932

Safeguarding Marching Troops On The Roads . Manoeuvres season for the troops has commenced and thousends of soldiers are on the march in Hampshire and Sussex . To safeguard them the rearmost man of the marching line now carries a board on which the words Danger Troops is picked out by reflectors , so that they can easily be seen by motorists . Photo shows : A solider with the Danger sign on his back marching through Aldershot . 28 Jul 1936 Stock Photo

RM2BW3R03–Safeguarding Marching Troops On The Roads . Manoeuvres season for the troops has commenced and thousends of soldiers are on the march in Hampshire and Sussex . To safeguard them the rearmost man of the marching line now carries a board on which the words Danger Troops is picked out by reflectors , so that they can easily be seen by motorists . Photo shows : A solider with the Danger sign on his back marching through Aldershot . 28 Jul 1936

Many Feared Drowned , Hundreds Homeless In Australian Floods . Roads And Bridges Wrecked . Roads , bridges and all other communications broke down near Bairnsdale in the Eastern Gippsland district of Victoria , Australia , as the result of serious floods . Hundreds of families lost their homes and thousands of cattle died . Many people were forced to seek safety on the roofs of buildings and 23 persons were rescued from the roof of one house near Bairnsdale . Police feared , however , that numbers of farmers and members of their families had been trapped and drowned . The floods were caused by Stock Photo

RM2BW3RYD–Many Feared Drowned , Hundreds Homeless In Australian Floods . Roads And Bridges Wrecked . Roads , bridges and all other communications broke down near Bairnsdale in the Eastern Gippsland district of Victoria , Australia , as the result of serious floods . Hundreds of families lost their homes and thousands of cattle died . Many people were forced to seek safety on the roofs of buildings and 23 persons were rescued from the roof of one house near Bairnsdale . Police feared , however , that numbers of farmers and members of their families had been trapped and drowned . The floods were caused by

A wheel that partly revolves and partly skids is being used to detect bad surfaces on Britain's roads. The wheel is attached at an angle of 18Â° to a motorcycle combination and his behaviour on all sorts of road surfaces is recorded on a Graaf carried in the sidecar. A smooth tyre, which has to be changed every 60 miles, is used to standardised measurements. Main purpose of the new machine is to test experimental road materials, the trunk roads, and 'blackspots' to see if the road surface is the cause of the accident. For motorcycles, built for the Ministry of Transport, are being used in Lond Stock Photo

RM2BW25AP–A wheel that partly revolves and partly skids is being used to detect bad surfaces on Britain's roads. The wheel is attached at an angle of 18Â° to a motorcycle combination and his behaviour on all sorts of road surfaces is recorded on a Graaf carried in the sidecar. A smooth tyre, which has to be changed every 60 miles, is used to standardised measurements. Main purpose of the new machine is to test experimental road materials, the trunk roads, and 'blackspots' to see if the road surface is the cause of the accident. For motorcycles, built for the Ministry of Transport, are being used in Lond

RM2BW25WY–A wheel that partly revolves and partly skids is being used to detect bad surfaces on Britain's roads. The wheel is attached at an angle of 18Â° to a motorcycle combination and his behaviour on all sorts of road surfaces is recorded on a Graaf carried in the sidecar. A smooth tyre, which has to be changed every 60 miles, is used to standardised measurements. Main purpose of the new machine is to test experimental road materials, the trunk roads, and 'blackspots' to see if the road surface is the cause of the accident. For motorcycles, built for the Ministry of Transport, are being used in Lond

RM2BW26WM–A wheel that partly revolves and partly skids is being used to detect bad surfaces on Britain's roads. The wheel is attached at an angle of 18Â° to a motorcycle combination and his behaviour on all sorts of road surfaces is recorded on a Graaf carried in the sidecar. A smooth tyre, which has to be changed every 60 miles, is used to standardised measurements. Main purpose of the new machine is to test experimental road materials, the trunk roads, and 'blackspots' to see if the road surface is the cause of the accident. For motorcycles, built for the Ministry of Transport, are being used in Lond

RM2BW2561–A wheel that partly revolves and partly skids is being used to detect bad surfaces on Britain's roads. The wheel is attached at an angle of 18Â° to a motorcycle combination and his behaviour on all sorts of road surfaces is recorded on a Graaf carried in the sidecar. A smooth tyre, which has to be changed every 60 miles, is used to standardised measurements. Main purpose of the new machine is to test experimental road materials, the trunk roads, and 'blackspots' to see if the road surface is the cause of the accident. For motorcycles, built for the Ministry of Transport, are being used in Lond

Portable sign to safeguard school children when crossing the roads . Plan to save lives . In an effort to save the lives of a thousand children killed every year on Britain ' s roads , the Minister of Transport , Mr Leslie Hore Belisha has recommended that all children be supplied with a portable sign as a warning to traffic . The device shows the word ' Stop ' in large red letters with ' Children Crossing ' on a white background . the signs are to be used when school children are crossing the road between school hours . Pupils at St Micheal ' s School , London Fields , are already using the s Stock Photo

RM2BW3PWA–Portable sign to safeguard school children when crossing the roads . Plan to save lives . In an effort to save the lives of a thousand children killed every year on Britain ' s roads , the Minister of Transport , Mr Leslie Hore Belisha has recommended that all children be supplied with a portable sign as a warning to traffic . The device shows the word ' Stop ' in large red letters with ' Children Crossing ' on a white background . the signs are to be used when school children are crossing the road between school hours . Pupils at St Micheal ' s School , London Fields , are already using the s

RM2BW3RM6–Portable sign to safeguard school children when crossing the roads . Plan to save lives . In an effort to save the lives of a thousand children killed every year on Britain ' s roads , the Minister of Transport , Mr Leslie Hore Belisha has recommended that all children be supplied with a portable sign as a warning to traffic . The device shows the word ' Stop ' in large red letters with ' Children Crossing ' on a white background . the signs are to be used when school children are crossing the road between school hours . Pupils at St Micheal ' s School , London Fields , are already using the s

RM2BW3T2F–Portable sign to safeguard school children when crossing the roads . Plan to save lives . In an effort to save the lives of a thousand children killed every year on Britain ' s roads , the Minister of Transport , Mr Leslie Hore Belisha has recommended that all children be supplied with a portable sign as a warning to traffic . The device shows the word ' Stop ' in large red letters with ' Children Crossing ' on a white background . the signs are to be used when school children are crossing the road between school hours . Pupils at St Micheal ' s School , London Fields , are already using the s

RM2BW3WGT–Portable sign to safeguard school children when crossing the roads . Plan to save lives . In an effort to save the lives of a thousand children killed every year on Britain ' s roads , the Minister of Transport , Mr Leslie Hore Belisha has recommended that all children be supplied with a portable sign as a warning to traffic . The device shows the word ' Stop ' in large red letters with ' Children Crossing ' on a white background . the signs are to be used when school children are crossing the road between school hours . Pupils at St Micheal ' s School , London Fields , are already using the s

RM2BW3R8G–Portable sign to safeguard school children when crossing the roads . Plan to save lives . In an effort to save the lives of a thousand children killed every year on Britain ' s roads , the Minister of Transport , Mr Leslie Hore Belisha has recommended that all children be supplied with a portable sign as a warning to traffic . The device shows the word ' Stop ' in large red letters with ' Children Crossing ' on a white background . the signs are to be used when school children are crossing the road between school hours . Pupils at St Micheal ' s School , London Fields , are already using the s

RM2BW3NE9–Portable sign to safeguard school children when crossing the roads . Plan to save lives . In an effort to save the lives of a thousand children killed every year on Britain ' s roads , the Minister of Transport , Mr Leslie Hore Belisha has recommended that all children be supplied with a portable sign as a warning to traffic . The device shows the word ' Stop ' in large red letters with ' Children Crossing ' on a white background . the signs are to be used when school children are crossing the road between school hours . Pupils at St Micheal ' s School , London Fields , are already using the s

Mrs Meah in her garden with washing line beneath Birmingham's Spaghetti Junction Stock Photo

RMWHA8RF–Mrs Meah in her garden with washing line beneath Birmingham's Spaghetti Junction

Horwoods plan of London 1792, showing Harp Lane and Mincing Lane. Stock Photo

RMWH8G41–Horwoods plan of London 1792, showing Harp Lane and Mincing Lane.

A Boer's wagon and oxen. The African Adventure - A History of Africa's Explorers by Timothy Severin page 142. Stock Photo

RMWH8H54–A Boer's wagon and oxen. The African Adventure - A History of Africa's Explorers by Timothy Severin page 142.

Salop Ludlow, The Bull Ring, The Feathers Hotel. Stock Photo

RMWH8EP4–Salop Ludlow, The Bull Ring, The Feathers Hotel.

Well-to-do horseman in Barbary with his wife riding concealed in a travelling tent. The African Adventure - A History of Africa's Explorers by Timothy Severin, page 80. Stock Photo

RMWH8HRX–Well-to-do horseman in Barbary with his wife riding concealed in a travelling tent. The African Adventure - A History of Africa's Explorers by Timothy Severin, page 80.

Coaching: The Edinburgh to London Stage, 1856. From Encyclopedia of the Horse page 114. Stock Photo

RMWH8H33–Coaching: The Edinburgh to London Stage, 1856. From Encyclopedia of the Horse page 114.

Boors Returning From Hunting by Samuel Daniell, (1775-1811), British artist. The African Adventure - A History of Africa's Explorers by Timothy Severin, page 136. Stock Photo

RMWH8H63–Boors Returning From Hunting by Samuel Daniell, (1775-1811), British artist. The African Adventure - A History of Africa's Explorers by Timothy Severin, page 136.

A new figure in the Soviet politics . Comrade Roukhomovitch , who has been elected peoples Commissar of Roads and Railways . 1931 Stock Photo

RM2BW8ENT–A new figure in the Soviet politics . Comrade Roukhomovitch , who has been elected peoples Commissar of Roads and Railways . 1931

FOOTBALL FANS TEAM CYCLE AWAY FLOODED ROADS CUP TIE TICKET - SOUTHAMPTON V MACHESTER UNITED ; 16 APRIL 1963 Stock Photo

RM2GJ16J0–FOOTBALL FANS TEAM CYCLE AWAY FLOODED ROADS CUP TIE TICKET - SOUTHAMPTON V MACHESTER UNITED ; 16 APRIL 1963

M P Trip in First Great Aerial Passenger Liner A view of Yarmouth roads as seen from R36 17 June 1921 Stock Photo

RM2BWB0RK–M P Trip in First Great Aerial Passenger Liner A view of Yarmouth roads as seen from R36 17 June 1921

The Great Victory March . The amazing scene on Westminster Bridge , when the spectators closed in after the passing of the march and for a time were massed so close upon the bridge that the footways and roads were completely hidden 19 July 1919 Stock Photo

RM2BWFHD3–The Great Victory March . The amazing scene on Westminster Bridge , when the spectators closed in after the passing of the march and for a time were massed so close upon the bridge that the footways and roads were completely hidden 19 July 1919

One of the school courts in session at Hamtrank.the schoolboy judge is Arthur Kwapie. Children found guilty by the courts violating traffic regulations and failing to take proper care on the roads are penalised. 20 September 1937. Stock Photo

RM2BW22DX–One of the school courts in session at Hamtrank.the schoolboy judge is Arthur Kwapie. Children found guilty by the courts violating traffic regulations and failing to take proper care on the roads are penalised. 20 September 1937.

A manhole forced up in the flooded junction of Chingford Road and Forest Road Walthamstow Torrential rains and flooded roads and houses, followed a terrific summer thunderstorm which created havoc in Walthamstow. 15 July 1937. Stock Photo

RM2BW27HY–A manhole forced up in the flooded junction of Chingford Road and Forest Road Walthamstow Torrential rains and flooded roads and houses, followed a terrific summer thunderstorm which created havoc in Walthamstow. 15 July 1937.

Rugby Union select Committee left to right A D Stoop ( Harlequins ) , Admiral P R Roads ( United Services ) , James Baxter ( Berkenhead Park , Chairman ) R F Oakes ( Hertlepool Rovers ) and J Daniell ( Richmond ) Stock Photo

RM2BWAJ9J–Rugby Union select Committee left to right A D Stoop ( Harlequins ) , Admiral P R Roads ( United Services ) , James Baxter ( Berkenhead Park , Chairman ) R F Oakes ( Hertlepool Rovers ) and J Daniell ( Richmond )

The Ulsters let them through. Chinese refugees, including a tearful little girl with clasped hands, passing into the international settlement at Keswick and Great Western Roads, Shanghai, after examination for weapons by men of the Royal Ulster rifles. 23 November 1937 Stock Photo

RM2BTPT13–The Ulsters let them through. Chinese refugees, including a tearful little girl with clasped hands, passing into the international settlement at Keswick and Great Western Roads, Shanghai, after examination for weapons by men of the Royal Ulster rifles. 23 November 1937

RM2BW3NYG–The Ulsters let them through . Chinese refugees , including a tearful little girl with clasped hands , passing into the international settlement at Keswick and Great Western roads , Shaghai , after examination for weapons by men of the Royal Ulster Rifles . 23 November 1937

The people who committed a traffic offence paying for his lapse by gathering litter in the grounds of Hamtrank school. Children found guilty by the courts violating traffic regulations and failing to take proper care on the roads are penalised. 20 September 1937. Stock Photo

RM2BW22B2–The people who committed a traffic offence paying for his lapse by gathering litter in the grounds of Hamtrank school. Children found guilty by the courts violating traffic regulations and failing to take proper care on the roads are penalised. 20 September 1937.

Max Schmeling goes home for christmas . Max Schmeling , the German heavyweight , passed through Cowes Roads on the liner Europe from America on his way home for Christmas . Photo shows , Max Schmeling aboard the Europa in Cowes Roads . 20 December 1935 Stock Photo

RM2BW3RK5–Max Schmeling goes home for christmas . Max Schmeling , the German heavyweight , passed through Cowes Roads on the liner Europe from America on his way home for Christmas . Photo shows , Max Schmeling aboard the Europa in Cowes Roads . 20 December 1935

Schoolchildren running through the floods at the junction of Forest Road and Chingford Road Walthamstow. Torrential rains and flooded roads followed a terrific summer thunderstorm which created havoc in Walthamstow. The manholes in Walthamstow and Chingford district were forced up by the floods.. 15 July 1937. Stock Photo

RM2BW206J–Schoolchildren running through the floods at the junction of Forest Road and Chingford Road Walthamstow. Torrential rains and flooded roads followed a terrific summer thunderstorm which created havoc in Walthamstow. The manholes in Walthamstow and Chingford district were forced up by the floods.. 15 July 1937.

Grand stand view of the ' Endeavour ' racing during Cowes week . Bremen passengers on the tender ' Greeting s ' have a close view of Mr T O M Sopwith ' s yacht Endeavoure as she races in Cowes Roads during the Royal Thames Yacht Club ' s regatta . 1 August 1935 Stock Photo

RM2BW3DTG–Grand stand view of the ' Endeavour ' racing during Cowes week . Bremen passengers on the tender ' Greeting s ' have a close view of Mr T O M Sopwith ' s yacht Endeavoure as she races in Cowes Roads during the Royal Thames Yacht Club ' s regatta . 1 August 1935

RM2BW3DTP–Grand stand view of the ' Endeavour ' racing during Cowes week . Bremen passengers on the tender ' Greeting s ' have a close view of Mr T O M Sopwith ' s yacht Endeavoure as she races in Cowes Roads during the Royal Thames Yacht Club ' s regatta . 1 August 1935

Taken in tow by a tank. Soviet infantryman on skis. Big tanks provided motive power for platoons of infantryman on skis when winter tactical exercises, was staged by the red Army near Moscow. Photo shows, a rifle platoon on skis holding to tie roads as a tank pulled them over the snow. 13 November 1937 Stock Photo

RM2BW2A06–Taken in tow by a tank. Soviet infantryman on skis. Big tanks provided motive power for platoons of infantryman on skis when winter tactical exercises, was staged by the red Army near Moscow. Photo shows, a rifle platoon on skis holding to tie roads as a tank pulled them over the snow. 13 November 1937

Flood Menace In Australia . Thousands Of Pounds Damage Follows Heavy Rains . Heavy rains have caused serious floods in the Eastern Gippsland district of Victoria , Australia . Thousands of pounds worth of damage has been caused to roads , livestock , homes and bridges . Many buildings have been submerged to the roof . Photo shows : Flood waters swirling around the Imperial Hotel at Bairnsdale , Eastern Gippsland . 13 Jul 1936 Stock Photo

RM2BTPKCR–Flood Menace In Australia . Thousands Of Pounds Damage Follows Heavy Rains . Heavy rains have caused serious floods in the Eastern Gippsland district of Victoria , Australia . Thousands of pounds worth of damage has been caused to roads , livestock , homes and bridges . Many buildings have been submerged to the roof . Photo shows : Flood waters swirling around the Imperial Hotel at Bairnsdale , Eastern Gippsland . 13 Jul 1936

German Road chief arrives in London. Dr Fritz Todt, German Inspector General of Roads, has arrived in London. Dr Todt, who is in charge of Germany's famous motor highways, has come for the Public Works Congress at the Royal agricultural Hall, Islington, and will also be the luncheon guest of the Road Group of Members of Parliament. Photo shows, Dr Fritz Todt and his wife, arriving at the German embassy in London. 16 November 1937 Stock Photo

RM2BTPTAB–German Road chief arrives in London. Dr Fritz Todt, German Inspector General of Roads, has arrived in London. Dr Todt, who is in charge of Germany's famous motor highways, has come for the Public Works Congress at the Royal agricultural Hall, Islington, and will also be the luncheon guest of the Road Group of Members of Parliament. Photo shows, Dr Fritz Todt and his wife, arriving at the German embassy in London. 16 November 1937

RM2BTPRNK–German Road chief arrives in London. Dr Fritz Todt, German Inspector General of Roads, has arrived in London. Dr Todt, who is in charge of Germany's famous motor highways, has come for the Public Works Congress at the Royal agricultural Hall, Islington, and will also be the luncheon guest of the Road Group of Members of Parliament. Photo shows, Dr forFritz Todt and his wife, arriving at the German embassy in London. 16 November 1937

Michigan schoolchildren eliminate road deaths. Offender arrested!, Later brought before school court. By system school courts operating throughout the city, schoolchildren of Hamtranck, Michigan, having the last five years, eliminated road deaths among juvenile population of the city of 50,000 people. Children found guilty by the court of violating traffic regulations and failing to take proper care on the roads are penalised. Photo shows, a member of the school's traffic patrol 'arresting'a fellow student for running between two motorcars. Stock Photo

RM2BTPNT9–Michigan schoolchildren eliminate road deaths. Offender arrested!, Later brought before school court. By system school courts operating throughout the city, schoolchildren of Hamtranck, Michigan, having the last five years, eliminated road deaths among juvenile population of the city of 50,000 people. Children found guilty by the court of violating traffic regulations and failing to take proper care on the roads are penalised. Photo shows, a member of the school's traffic patrol 'arresting'a fellow student for running between two motorcars.

German streets will be cleaned as usual during the next war . In order that every citizen shall know how to combat gas attacks during the next war without deviating from his usual routine , workers have been required to undergo a period of training in the use of gas masks in many German towns . Street cleaners wearing gas masks as they swept the roads was a novel spectacle in Berlin .Street cleaners wearing gas masks as they worked in a Berlin street . 19 August 1933 Stock Photo

RM2BW36GH–German streets will be cleaned as usual during the next war . In order that every citizen shall know how to combat gas attacks during the next war without deviating from his usual routine , workers have been required to undergo a period of training in the use of gas masks in many German towns . Street cleaners wearing gas masks as they swept the roads was a novel spectacle in Berlin .Street cleaners wearing gas masks as they worked in a Berlin street . 19 August 1933

Blizzards piles drifts 8 feet deep on Kent downs, villages isolated. Blizzard which raged for many hours has caused a drifts many feet deep and threatened several Kent villages with isolation. In some cases snowploughs have been used to clear blocked roads. Between Folkestone and Canterbury drifts reach the tops of hedges on the Downs overlooking Folkestone, the style was 8 feet deep. Photo shows, a gang of men digging out the immense drifts Crete road on the Downs overlooking Folkestone. 16 February 1938 Stock Photo

RM2BW23M7–Blizzards piles drifts 8 feet deep on Kent downs, villages isolated. Blizzard which raged for many hours has caused a drifts many feet deep and threatened several Kent villages with isolation. In some cases snowploughs have been used to clear blocked roads. Between Folkestone and Canterbury drifts reach the tops of hedges on the Downs overlooking Folkestone, the style was 8 feet deep. Photo shows, a gang of men digging out the immense drifts Crete road on the Downs overlooking Folkestone. 16 February 1938

Motorcycle place for suburbs and 'courtesy cops' in training at Hendon. Specially chosen police officers are now in training at the Hendon Police College as the advance guard of the new motorcycle squads which will guard suburban homes against burglars and other criminals, and as the new 'courtesy cop' which will patrol the roads of Britain in cars and motorcycles to assist and educate the public in good road manners. Hundred and 50 officers are being prepared for duty in the outlying suburbs where building developments have been so rapid that present police arrangements are considered inadequ Stock Photo

RM2BW26BJ–Motorcycle place for suburbs and 'courtesy cops' in training at Hendon. Specially chosen police officers are now in training at the Hendon Police College as the advance guard of the new motorcycle squads which will guard suburban homes against burglars and other criminals, and as the new 'courtesy cop' which will patrol the roads of Britain in cars and motorcycles to assist and educate the public in good road manners. Hundred and 50 officers are being prepared for duty in the outlying suburbs where building developments have been so rapid that present police arrangements are considered inadequ

Mr Hore Belisha spends his holiday on horseback away from transport problems . Mr Leslie Hore Belisha , Minister of Transport and the man who controls all Britain ' s traffic is spending a holiday not on the roads , but on horseback at Ferring by sea , a secluded Little Sussex resort away from the traffic and transport problems . A keen horseman , Mr Hore Belisha rides every day on the downs and the seashore . Photo shows , Mr Hore Belisha galloping on the sands with Mr Richard Hallis at Ferring by Sea . 15 April 1936 Stock Photo

RM2BW3T1H–Mr Hore Belisha spends his holiday on horseback away from transport problems . Mr Leslie Hore Belisha , Minister of Transport and the man who controls all Britain ' s traffic is spending a holiday not on the roads , but on horseback at Ferring by sea , a secluded Little Sussex resort away from the traffic and transport problems . A keen horseman , Mr Hore Belisha rides every day on the downs and the seashore . Photo shows , Mr Hore Belisha galloping on the sands with Mr Richard Hallis at Ferring by Sea . 15 April 1936

RM2BW23M1–Blizzards piles drifts 8 feet deep on Kent downs, villages isolated. Blizzard which raged for many hours has caused a drifts many feet deep and threatened several Kent villages with isolation. In some cases snowploughs have been used to clear blocked roads. Between Folkestone and Canterbury drifts reach the tops of hedges on the Downs overlooking Folkestone, the style was 8 feet deep. Photo shows, pushing a car from a deep snow drift near the village of Capel le Ferne, one of the villages threatened with isolation. 16 February 1938

RM2BW3M16–Mr Hore Belisha spends his holiday on horseback away from transport problems . Mr Leslie Hore Belisha , Minister of Transport and the man who controls all Britain ' s traffic is spending a holiday not on the roads , but on horseback at Ferring by sea , a secluded Little Sussex resort away from the traffic and transport problems . A keen horseman , Mr Hore Belisha rides every day on the downs and the seashore . Photo shows , Mr Hore Belisha galloping on the sands with Mr Richard Hallis at Ferring by Sea . 15 April 1936

Goat as wedding guest . Surrey village turns out to watch bride ' s triumphal ride through flower decked roads . Miss Brenda Beryl Jarvis , youngest daughter of Sir John and Lady Jarvis of Hascombe Court , near Godalming , Surrey , and he bridegroom Mr Francis Williams , son of Col Lawrence Williams of Anglesey , passed under triumphal arches along a flower decked country road after their wedding at St Peters , the village church at Hascombe . The whole village turned out to see the bride . Billy , the famous goat mascot of the 1st Battalion Wesh Regiment , was a guest at the reception , where Stock Photo

RM2BTPHFH–Goat as wedding guest . Surrey village turns out to watch bride ' s triumphal ride through flower decked roads . Miss Brenda Beryl Jarvis , youngest daughter of Sir John and Lady Jarvis of Hascombe Court , near Godalming , Surrey , and he bridegroom Mr Francis Williams , son of Col Lawrence Williams of Anglesey , passed under triumphal arches along a flower decked country road after their wedding at St Peters , the village church at Hascombe . The whole village turned out to see the bride . Billy , the famous goat mascot of the 1st Battalion Wesh Regiment , was a guest at the reception , where

RM2BTPHR5–Goat as wedding guest . Surrey village turns out to watch bride ' s triumphal ride through flower decked roads . Miss Brenda Beryl Jarvis , youngest daughter of Sir John and Lady Jarvis of Hascombe Court , near Godalming , Surrey , and he bridegroom Mr Francis Williams , son of Col Lawrence Williams of Anglesey , passed under triumphal arches along a flower decked country road after their wedding at St Peters , the village church at Hascombe . The whole village turned out to see the bride . Billy , the famous goat mascot of the 1st Battalion Wesh Regiment , was a guest at the reception , where

RM2BTPHEP–Goat as wedding guest . Surrey village turns out to watch bride ' s triumphal ride through flower decked roads . Miss Brenda Beryl Jarvis , youngest daughter of Sir John and Lady Jarvis of Hascombe Court , near Godalming , Surrey , and he bridegroom Mr Francis Williams , son of Col Lawrence Williams of Anglesey , passed under triumphal arches along a flower decked country road after their wedding at St Peters , the village church at Hascombe . The whole village turned out to see the bride . Billy , the famous goat mascot of the 1st Battalion Wesh Regiment , was a guest at the reception , where

RM2BTPGGF–Goat as wedding guest . Surrey village turns out to watch bride ' s triumphal ride through flower decked roads . Miss Brenda Beryl Jarvis , youngest daughter of Sir John and Lady Jarvis of Hascombe Court , near Godalming , Surrey , and he bridegroom Mr Francis Williams , son of Col Lawrence Williams of Anglesey , passed under triumphal arches along a flower decked country road after their wedding at St Peters , the village church at Hascombe . The whole village turned out to see the bride . Billy , the famous goat mascot of the 1st Battalion Wesh Regiment , was a guest at the reception , where

RM2BTPH42–Goat as wedding guest . Surrey village turns out to watch bride ' s triumphal ride through flower decked roads . Miss Brenda Beryl Jarvis , youngest daughter of Sir John and Lady Jarvis of Hascombe Court , near Godalming , Surrey , and he bridegroom Mr Francis Williams , son of Col Lawrence Williams of Anglesey , passed under triumphal arches along a flower decked country road after their wedding at St Peters , the village church at Hascombe . The whole village turned out to see the bride . Billy , the famous goat mascot of the 1st Battalion Wesh Regiment , was a guest at the reception , where

Policeman attacked during search for escaped Borstal boy. Search has been intensified in the Southend area for Jack Blott, the 19-year-old boys who escaped from a Borstal camp at Elmstead, Surrey, over a month ago, and who is believed to have attacked and injured a policeman on a lonely footpath last night. Police Constable Moses Abbott saw a youth whom he took for Blott , but when he went out to arrest him. The boy holds a bottle and struck him on the head, knocking him unconscious. Police in cars and vans scoured the district and doubled the guards on roads leading to Blott's home in Westcli Stock Photo

RM2BW24Y0–Policeman attacked during search for escaped Borstal boy. Search has been intensified in the Southend area for Jack Blott, the 19-year-old boys who escaped from a Borstal camp at Elmstead, Surrey, over a month ago, and who is believed to have attacked and injured a policeman on a lonely footpath last night. Police Constable Moses Abbott saw a youth whom he took for Blott , but when he went out to arrest him. The boy holds a bottle and struck him on the head, knocking him unconscious. Police in cars and vans scoured the district and doubled the guards on roads leading to Blott's home in Westcli

Search for escaped Borstal boy intensified after attack on policeman. Search has been intensified in the Southend area for Jack Blott, the 19-year-old boys who escaped from a Borstal camp at Elmstead, Surrey, over a month ago, and who is believed to have attacked and injured a policeman on a lonely footpath last night. Police Constable Moses Abbott saw a youth whom he took for Blott , but when he went out to arrest him. The boy holds a bottle and struck him on the head, knocking him unconscious. Police in cars and vans scoured the district and doubled the guards on roads leading to Blott's hom Stock Photo

RM2BW26HG–Search for escaped Borstal boy intensified after attack on policeman. Search has been intensified in the Southend area for Jack Blott, the 19-year-old boys who escaped from a Borstal camp at Elmstead, Surrey, over a month ago, and who is believed to have attacked and injured a policeman on a lonely footpath last night. Police Constable Moses Abbott saw a youth whom he took for Blott , but when he went out to arrest him. The boy holds a bottle and struck him on the head, knocking him unconscious. Police in cars and vans scoured the district and doubled the guards on roads leading to Blott's hom

A view of the Brands Hatch By - Pass in Kent full of cars and spectators arriving for the race meeting at the motor racing circuit there. 1955 Stock Photo

RM2GJ0N42–A view of the Brands Hatch By - Pass in Kent full of cars and spectators arriving for the race meeting at the motor racing circuit there. 1955

The Minister of Transport Mr Alfred Barnes performed the opening ceremony for the new road to Wembley Stadium from Wembley Park Station and named it Olympic Way to perpetuate the staging of the Olympic Games at Wembley. Picture shows the first traffic going down Olympic Way towards Wembley Stadium seen in the background 6th July 1948 Stock Photo

RM2GJ0H4G–The Minister of Transport Mr Alfred Barnes performed the opening ceremony for the new road to Wembley Stadium from Wembley Park Station and named it Olympic Way to perpetuate the staging of the Olympic Games at Wembley. Picture shows the first traffic going down Olympic Way towards Wembley Stadium seen in the background 6th July 1948

RM2GJ0H49–The Minister of Transport Mr Alfred Barnes performed the opening ceremony for the new road to Wembley Stadium from Wembley Park Station and named it Olympic Way to perpetuate the staging of the Olympic Games at Wembley. Picture shows Mr Alfred Barnes unveils the name plate Olympic Way. The Mayor of Wembley is on the left. 6th July 1948