Plaque

College Road Tollgate

Inscription

{Beneath the coat of arms of Dulwich College with the motto 'detur gloria soli deo' (let glory be given to god alone):}
Estates Governors
Alleyn's College of God's gift, Dulwich - College Road Toll Gate
Table of tolls
For every motor car, motor cycle or motor cycle combination 6d
For every van, lorry or other commercial vehicle under 1 ton laden weight 6d
For every van, lorry or other commercial vehicle from 1 to 5 tons laden weight 2/6
For every horse mule or donkey not drawing 3d
For every Horse Mule or Donkey drawing any vehicle 6d.
For beasts per score and so on in proportion for any less number 10d
For sheep lambs or hogs per score in proportion (but not less than ½d) for any less number 2½d
Note: The above charges cover one journey and the return made on the same day
By order of the board
Secretary and General Manager, The Old College Dulwich, SE21

Site: College Road Tollgate (1 memorial)

SE21, College Road, By Tollgate Drive

Diamond Geezer says this is the only place in London where drivers have to pay a specific toll.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of plaquesoflondon.co.uk

This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
College Road Tollgate

Subjects commemorated i

Dulwich College

Founded by Edward Alleyn as a school and almshouses. A chapel, a schoolhouse ...

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College Road Tollgate

The only surviving tollgate in London. The current charge (2018) is £1.20. Th...

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