Hello, could sks please tell the route and mode of transport from Montgommery to Liverpool in the 1840s. cheerio Irene

It would depend on their status and financial resources, as well as when in the 1840s.. A farm labourer, going to the "big smoke" would have walked much of the way (at about 20 to 30 miles per day), while the more affluent would have taken a stage coach. Then if they owned their own horse... The Shrewsbury and Crewe Railway was opened in 1858, with the Shrewsbury and Welshpool Railway in the 1860s, so doing the first part of the trip by rail can be ruled out. However once in Crewe, they could have taken a train on the Grand Junction Railway which opened in 1837 connecting Birmingham with the Liverpool and Manchester Railway. Prior to the railways, the canals also took passengers and many of these were built in the late 18th century. David Armstrong Maylands, Western Australia ----- Original Message ----- From: irene moores To: ENG-LIVERPOOL@rootsweb.com Sent: Saturday, June 14, 2014 10:06 PM Subject: [ENG-LIV] transport 1840s Hello, could sks please tell the route and mode of transport from Montgommery to Liverpool in the 1840s. cheerio Irene --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com