Hanover Street, Newcastle upon Tyne
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Hanover Street, Newcastle upon Tyne
Image: © Andrew Curtis Taken: 2 Sep 2015
The two lines of Shap granite blocks on the right hand side of the street that rises steeply from Close provided a smooth surface for carts, while the horses pulling them would get a good grip on the cobbles between. This system was only provided for uphill traffic. The idea is thought to have been used first in northern Italy and introduced in the early nineteenth century. There is another photo here Image
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Image Location
Latitude
54.966413
Longitude
-1.614019