Into the future

Photograph of experimental signals on Western Avenue taken from National Archives file DSIR 12/181.

The Silvertown Tunnel is finally open for business. One question remains: what’s it for?

For the first time, we can share pictures of the pioneering experiment that lit up the Worcestershire countryside with enormous signs 61 years ago.

In July 2024, a new Government entered office with a very different set of priorities. What does it mean for a faltering roads programme?

Some of Central London's quieter streets are still, surprisingly, lit by old and rather beautiful gas lanterns. Here are a few, by day and by night.

Published2 March 2017

Last updated2 March 2017

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