The Newmarket, Bury, Thetford and Cromer Road Sport and history on an East Anglian turnpike

"The Newmarket, Bury, Thetford and Cromer Road" by Charles G. Harper is a historical narrative that chronicles the story of a vital East Anglian turnpike during the early 1900s. The book explores the road's development, and its societal role, mixing observations and illustrations to depict what traveling the road was like, particularly how it impacted commerce and movement. From London to Newmarket, readers are guided through desolate yet historically rich locales, learning how early travelers dealt with the road's challenges. The narrative recalls the era of horse-drawn carriages, spotlights the notorious bandits who haunted the route, and recounts tales of the inns where weary travelers found refuge, creating an engaging story of this important historical road.