British roads have history. Some were built by the Romans. British road investment being what it is, they have only been re-surfaced a few times since.
All the world's roads have potholes. We also have pothumps. This is where the local council drops a slightly too large dollop of tarmac into the hole and then lets passing traffic finish the job.
Cheers all I had 4 diecasts on my birthday, my dad said 4 more are due I had nearly a month without buying & I've been told not to buy anything until the last one is through the door Quick pic: