Tollbooth Collection

Tolbooth Steeple at Glasgow Cross, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Liverpool, Merseyside - Kingsway and William Brown Street. Date: circa 1940s

At the City Toll Gate, 1892 (oil on wood)
3106568 At the City Toll Gate, 1892 (oil on wood) by Forssell, Victor (1846-1931); 40x50 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; (add.info.: )

A car crashing into a tollbooth at full speed (colour litho)
2782484 A car crashing into a tollbooth at full speed (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A car crashing into a tollbooth at full speed)

Evading the Toll, c. 1805-10 (graphite, pen, ink & w / c on paper)
XYC224053 Evading the Toll, c.1805-10 (graphite, pen, ink & w/c on paper) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 16.2x23.3 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English

Pasadena, California, USA - Foothill Boulevard near the Mount Wilson Toll House Date: 1946

Lobster fisherman leaves boat and climbs bank of River Dee
At low water, a lobster fisherman leaves his boat tender at the end of a days fishing and climbs the steep muddy bank of the River Dee in Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland

Tollhouse with wooden bridge over the river, Jan van de Velde (II), 1639 - 1641

Ancienne Barriere du Trone (Tollbooth Pavilion and Column); Eugene Atget, French, 1857 - 1927; Paris, France, Europe; 1903 - 1904; Albumen silver print; Image: 17.5 x 21.7 cm (6 7/8 x 8 9/16 in.)

Maidenhead, Berkshire - The Old Toll Gate. Date: circa 1903

Crail Tollbooth, Fife Coast, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

The Town Hall, former Tollbooth, in the Market Place at Lauder, Scottish Borders, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND. The Canongate Tollbooth. Wood engraving, 19th century

Old Toll House, Bridge and Church - Riccarton
Old Toll House, Bridge (over the River Irvine) and Church - Riccarton, Ayrshire, Scotland. Date: circa 1910s

Tollgates on Queen Elizabeth Bridge at night, M25, Dartford, Kent, England, UK, Europe

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"Tollbooth: Gateway to History and Adventure" From the iconic Tolbooth Steeple at Glasgow Cross to the bustling streets of Liverpool, tollbooths have played a significant role in shaping our cities. These gateways stand as testaments to our past, connecting us to a time when tolls were collected for passage. In Liverpool, Merseyside, Kingsway and William Brown Street bear witness to the city's vibrant history. The Queensway Mersey Tunnel stands tall as a symbol of engineering marvel, allowing travelers to cross beneath the river with ease. The City Toll Gate painting from 1892 captures an era long gone by, reminding us of how these structures once dotted landscapes across Europe. Meanwhile, a vivid lithograph depicts a heart-stopping moment when a car crashes into a tollbooth at full speed – an image that speaks volumes about recklessness and consequences. Yet not all stories surrounding they are filled with chaos. "Evading the Toll, " an artwork dating back over two centuries ago, showcases cunning strategies employed by individuals seeking free passage through these gates. Venturing across continents brings us to Pasadena in California where Foothill Boulevard proudly displays its own version of this historical checkpoint. Even lobster fishermen leave their boats behind and scale the banks of River Dee in Scotland – perhaps taking respite from their arduous journeys or simply enjoying moments away from their maritime pursuits. And let's not forget Edinburgh. This enchanting Scottish capital boasts several tollbooths scattered throughout its charming streets – each one whispering tales of trade routes and medieval customs. As we traverse Strathclyde in Glasgow or wander through Edinburgh's winding alleys, we can't help but feel connected to those who came before us. Tollbooths serve as reminders that every journey has its price; whether it be monetary or symbolic value attached to our collective heritage.