The old Great North Road
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The photograph on this page of The old Great North Road by TIM CHAPMAN as part of the Geograph project.
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Image: © TIM CHAPMAN Taken: 19 Mar 2007
This is the start of the Leeming by-pass on the A1 where it leaves the route of the original Great North Road, seen in the middle of the picture. The old route is usually gated to prevent vehicles leaving the A1 at this point.