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Tramways Collection

Background imageTramways Collection: Motor Bus London 1903

Motor Bus London 1903
A Motor Bus causes considerable interest on a London Street. Bus owners faced the competition posed by the electrification of the tramways with motor buses

Background imageTramways Collection: WW2 poster, Get used to the blackout

WW2 poster, Get used to the blackout
WW2 poster by Fougasse, Some day I really will try waiting for a few minutes to get used to the blackout... if only I m still here

Background imageTramways Collection: WW2 poster, The blackout

WW2 poster, The blackout
WW2 poster by Fougasse, The blackout -- why not wear something white instead? Issued in support of the Ministry of War Transports Road Safety Campaign by The Bristol Tramways & Carriage Co Ltd

Background imageTramways Collection: Metropolitan Electric Tramways Ltd 1909

Metropolitan Electric Tramways Ltd 1909
Metropolitan Electric Tramways Ltd, operating in North London, adopting the German trackless idea of running electric trolley cars on the ordinary road. Date: 1909

Background imageTramways Collection: Aluminium Tram 1932

Aluminium Tram 1932
Trams with aluminium bodies are introduced on Londons tramways : this one is on the Borough and LOndon Bridge route. Date: 1932

Background imageTramways Collection: Electric Trams Opened at Embankment, London 1906

Electric Trams Opened at Embankment, London 1906
Electric trams at the Emmbankment, London finally opened to the public, travelling from Western part of the City to the West End and the theatres, clubs and restaurants. Date: 22nd December 1906

Background imageTramways Collection: Birmingham Corporation Tramways - Lord Mayor's Distress Fund

Birmingham Corporation Tramways - Lord Mayor's Distress Fund - please give freely, all you pay for this card goes to the fund. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageTramways Collection: Trams and buses in Burnley, possibly 1930s

Trams and buses in Burnley, possibly 1930s

Background imageTramways Collection: Burnley tram driver Charlie Nelson, possibly 1920s

Burnley tram driver Charlie Nelson, possibly 1920s

Background imageTramways Collection: Single deck tram, Burnley, early 1900s

Single deck tram, Burnley, early 1900s

Background imageTramways Collection: Decorated illuminated Coronation tram, Burnley

Decorated illuminated Coronation tram, Burnley

Background imageTramways Collection: Trams and buses in Burnley in 1936

Trams and buses in Burnley in 1936

Background imageTramways Collection: Luton Tram early 1900s

Luton Tram early 1900s

Background imageTramways Collection: 1930s Trams In Burnley Probably Thirties Vintage

1930s Trams In Burnley Probably Thirties Vintage
1930s, Trams, in, Burnley, probably, thirties, Vintage, Lantern, Slide, early, st, james, street, lancashire, tramways, tram, , 13929649

Background imageTramways Collection: 1930s Inside A Burnley Tram Probably Thirties

1930s Inside A Burnley Tram Probably Thirties
1930s, Inside, a, Burnley, tram, probably, thirties, Vintage, Lantern, Slide, early, lancashire, tramways, , 13929650

Background imageTramways Collection: Early 1900s Burnley Tramways Overhead Wire Maintenance

Early 1900s Burnley Tramways Overhead Wire Maintenance
early, 1900s, Burnley, Tramways, overhead, wire, maintenance, truck, Vintage, Lantern, Slide, tower, lancashire, tram, staff, depot, wagon, , 13929648

Background imageTramways Collection: 1934 Engineering Staff At Burnley Tramways About

1934 Engineering Staff At Burnley Tramways About
1934, Engineering, staff, at, Burnley, Tramways, about, to, lift, the, last, tram, body, onto, running, gear, in, 1930s, thirties, Vintage, Lantern, Slide, early, lancashire, maintenance, depot

Background imageTramways Collection: Linking North and South London 1907

Linking North and South London 1907
Diagram showing the proposed method the County Council are going to link north London to south. Connecting by tramway tunnel beneath the Wellington Street approach to Waterloo Bridge. Date: 1907

Background imageTramways Collection: The introduction of electric trams in the cities of Britain were becoming more popular due to being cleaner

The introduction of electric trams in the cities of Britain were becoming more popular due to being cleaner, cheaper, smoother, roomier and safer

Background imageTramways Collection: Tram on Madeira Walk, Ramsgate, Kent

Tram on Madeira Walk, Ramsgate, Kent
Tram on Madeira Walk (operated by The Isle of Thanet Electric Tramways and Lighting Company), Ramsgate, Kent with view outward the Harbour

Background imageTramways Collection: Advert, Charabanc Motor Coach Tours, Bath

Advert, Charabanc Motor Coach Tours, Bath Tramways Motor Co Ltd. 1927

Background imageTramways Collection: Electric tram being recharged on a Paris street 1897

Electric tram being recharged on a Paris street 1897
Electric tram being recharged on a Paris street. 1897

Background imageTramways Collection: Embankment making the tracks 1906

Embankment making the tracks 1906
Labourers laying steel tracks for the new electric tram-way at Thames Embankment, London, construction started by the London County Council at the end of August 1909

Background imageTramways Collection: Embankment torn to pieces for the trams 1906

Embankment torn to pieces for the trams 1906
London County Council beginning the construction of the electric tram-way along the Thames Embankment from Westminster Bridge, starting at the end of August 1909

Background imageTramways Collection: Four lines in South London are being fitted with trams by the London County Council

Four lines in South London are being fitted with trams by the London County Council, here you can see workmen working during the night to fit the electric lines. Date: 1902

Background imageTramways Collection: Toy Electric Tram Model to cut out and fold together. Date: circa 1910s

Toy Electric Tram Model to cut out and fold together. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageTramways Collection: Albert, Duke of York - at the controls of a Glasgow Tram

Albert, Duke of York - at the controls of a Glasgow Tram
Albert, Duke of York (1895-1952) (later King George VI) - at the controls of a Glasgow Tram, which he drove for more than a mile to the Depot! Date: 1924

Background imageTramways Collection: Kennington-Lane to Stockwell and Clapham tramway 1870

Kennington-Lane to Stockwell and Clapham tramway 1870
Metropolitan tramways were more complete on the south side of the Thames, this horse-drawn tram was from Kennington-Lane with a junction to Stockwell and Clapham at Kennington Church

Background imageTramways Collection: SIR CLIFTON ROBINSON

SIR CLIFTON ROBINSON Chief engineer of London United Electric Tramways: The Tramway King Date: 1849 - 1910

Background imageTramways Collection: Tram Company Uniform

Tram Company Uniform
FAMILY GROUP WITH TERRIER DOG POSE FOR PHOTO IN STREET. FATHER OF FAMILY WEARING A LONDON TRAMWAYS UNIFORM Date: 1911

Background imageTramways Collection: Brighton, East Sussex - Corporation Tramways

Brighton, East Sussex - Corporation Tramways. Date: circa 1905

Background imageTramways Collection: Mule-drawn street tram in Port Said, Egypt

Mule-drawn street tram in Port Said, Egypt
Mule-drawn street car in Port Said, Egypt -- Tramways of Port Said. Date: circa 1933

Background imageTramways Collection: Zetland Road Junction - Bristol, England

Zetland Road Junction - Bristol, England - The Bristol Tramways and Carriage Company - Bishopston Branch Date: circa 1905

Background imageTramways Collection: Henry Gordon-Lennox

Henry Gordon-Lennox
Lord HENRY CHARLES GEORGE GORDON-LENNOX : conservative statesman and minister under Disraeli, resigned though innocent because of the Lisbon Tramways scandal. Date: 1821 - 1886

Background imageTramways Collection: Disused tram, Blackpool St Annes & Lytham Tramways

Disused tram, Blackpool St Annes & Lytham Tramways
A disused tram of the Blackpool St Annes & Lytham Tramways, damaged and rusting in the open air

Background imageTramways Collection: WW2 poster, This is one way to hail a bus

WW2 poster, This is one way to hail a bus
WW2 poster by Fougasse, This is one way to hail a bus -- this is another. Please queue up at a fixed stopping point

Background imageTramways Collection: Horse-drawn Tram at Douglas, Isle of Man

Horse-drawn Tram at Douglas, Isle of Man. Date: 1947

Background imageTramways Collection: Portsmouth - Illuminated Tram Car to celebrate French Fleet

Portsmouth - Illuminated Tram Car to celebrate French Fleet
Portsmouth - An illuminated Tram Car, decorated to celebrate the French Fleet stationed in Portsmouth during 1905

Background imageTramways Collection: Steps of Liberty Hall, Dublin, tramways strike 1913

Steps of Liberty Hall, Dublin, tramways strike 1913
Tramwaymen strikers cheering outside Liberty Hall, Dublin, the headquarters of the Transport Workers Union, 1913. 1913

Background imageTramways Collection: Royal Hotel, Hout Bay, Cape Peninsula, South Africa

Royal Hotel, Hout Bay, Cape Peninsula, South Africa
Under the oaks, Royal Hotel, Hout Bay, Cape Peninsula, South Africa, with a City Tramways bus outside. Date: circa 1916

Background imageTramways Collection: Belfast City Tramways, Training School for Motormen, Sandy R

Belfast City Tramways, Training School for Motormen, Sandy R
Belfast City Tramways, Training School forMotormen, Sandy Row - an interior of the teaching classroom and extras for training motormen. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim: Belfast)

Background imageTramways Collection: Belfast City Tramways, the Pump Room

Belfast City Tramways, the Pump Room - a view of a large pump indoors. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim: Belfast). Date: circa early 1900s

Background imageTramways Collection: Belfast City Tramways, Sub Power Station, Antrim Rd

Belfast City Tramways, Sub Power Station, Antrim Rd. - a view of the interior of the sub power station. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim: Belfast). Date: circa early 1900s

Background imageTramways Collection: Belfast City Tramways, Sand Drying and Sifting Machine

Belfast City Tramways, Sand Drying and Sifting Machine - a view of a machine for drying and sifting sand in large quantities indoors. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim: Belfast)

Background imageTramways Collection: The Opening of the Colchester Electric Tramways

The Opening of the Colchester Electric Tramways on 28th July, 1904 - View of the High Street with the Town Hall and the New Theatre. The card was sent on the day of opening. Date: 1904

Background imageTramways Collection: River steamer with passengers, Egypt

River steamer with passengers, Egypt
River steamer belonging to Tramways du Caire, with passengers, both civilian and military, in Egypt. Date: early 20th century

Background imageTramways Collection: Repairs to Petrograd Tramways, 1923

Repairs to Petrograd Tramways, 1923
Repairs underway on tramlines in central Petrograd (St Petersburg) in 1923. Date: 1923

Background imageTramways Collection: WW2 poster, One way of finding out if the bus is moving

WW2 poster, One way of finding out if the bus is moving
WW2 poster by Fougasse, One way of finding out if the bus is moving is to step straight off it: a better way is to find out first

Background imageTramways Collection: WW2 poster, Don t shine your torch on the driver

WW2 poster, Don t shine your torch on the driver
WW2 poster by Fougasse, Don t shine your torch on the driver -- shine it on yourself

Background imageTramways Collection: WW2 poster, We don t play games in the road

WW2 poster, We don t play games in the road
WW2 poster by Fougasse, We don t play games in the road -- so why do we let our children

Background imageTramways Collection: WW2 poster, I do wish our working hours were staggered

WW2 poster, I do wish our working hours were staggered
WW2 poster by Fougasse, I do wish our working hours were staggered! Issued in support of the Ministry of War Transports Road Safety Campaign by The Bristol Tramways & Carriage Co Ltd. Date: 1940s

Background imageTramways Collection: WW2 poster, The conductress

WW2 poster, The conductress
WW2 poster by Fougasse, The conductress -- Give her a big hand -- with (if possible) the exact fare in it

Background imageTramways Collection: WW2 poster, Although your bus fare might have gone up

WW2 poster, Although your bus fare might have gone up
WW2 poster by Fougasse, Although your bus fare might have gone up, it hasn t -- so what about investing the amount it hasn t gone up in War Savings Certificates? Lend to Defend

Background imageTramways Collection: North Metropolitan Horse-drawn Tram

North Metropolitan Horse-drawn Tram
A horse-drawn tram used on route 270, Moorgate Street to Green Lanes, run by North Metropolitan Tramways. A number of men occupy the open upper deck

Background imageTramways Collection: Johannesburg Tramways - Generators

Johannesburg Tramways - Generators
The Power House (Generators) for the Johannesburg Municipal Electric Tramways system Date: 1907

Background imageTramways Collection: Salerno, Italy - Via Roma

Salerno, Italy - Via Roma Date: 1936

Background imageTramways Collection: Chicago Street Scene

Chicago Street Scene
Tramways compete with horse- drawn traffic in Chicagos commercial centre

Background imageTramways Collection: Amsterdam Dam Square

Amsterdam Dam Square
Horse-drawn tramways cross the Dam Square (The Dam)

Background imageTramways Collection: Tram Company Uniform

Tram Company Uniform
Family Group with Terrier Dog Pose for Photo in Street. Father of Family Wearing a London Tramways Uniform

Background imageTramways Collection: Futuristic city with a range of transport options

Futuristic city with a range of transport options
A futuristic city with a range of transport options -- elevated tramways, suspended trolley buses and rooftop landing pads

Background imageTramways Collection: German Steam Tram

German Steam Tram
Overhead railway or tramway ? This overhead route at Berlin is closer to the New York Elevated than to the tramways of Paris or London. And no doubt just as noisy

Background imageTramways Collection: Motor Bus at Terni, Italy

Motor Bus at Terni, Italy
Although included in a series of tramways, this is not a tram but an auto-omnibus, depicted at the Porta Garibaldi at Terni, Italy


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