Date: 27/11/2021

In 1840 a traveller had to walk, go on horseback or by stagecoach.

The quickest way to travel was by coach - but that was the most expensive and required booking well in advance as most coaches only seated four people inside and six on top, with a seventh person next to the driver.

However, within the decade the world of travel changed dramatically.

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