The Rise and Decline of the Coaching Trade with Dr Len Holden

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Turnpikes and coaching inns transformed 18th-century travel, discover how Market Harborough became a thriving coaching hub.

This talk brings to life how the improvement in roads, especially the coming of the turnpikes, ‘revolutionised’ road transport in the 18th century. Len will also dive into the bustling industry surrounding the coaching trade, from the rise of coaching inns to their lively activities. Focusing on Market Harborough and its development as a coaching town, the story unfolds as a microcosm of many coaching towns across the county and the country.