Dissatisfaction with the turnpike trusts peaked in 1839, when groups of farmers disguised in women's clothes ripped down toll gates in what came to be known as the Rebecca Riots.

The UK's most expensive toll roads have been revealed. Toll roads have been active in Britain for at least 300 years, with the first turnpike trust established by Parliament in 1706.

The UK's most expensive toll roads have been revealed. Toll roads have been active in Britain for at least 300 years, with the first turnpike trust established by Parliament in 1706.

Drivers who use UK toll roads warned they face £9.70 charge ... "The number of toll roads has fallen drastically since the 19th-century days of ‘turnpike trusts’.

A look back at the much-hated toll system which sparked rioting in Wales, 120 years after the last one was closed on Anglesey.

Dissatisfaction with the turnpike trusts peaked in 1839, when groups of farmers disguised in women's clothes ripped down toll gates in what came to be known as the Rebecca Riots.