Tramway Collection

Levant Mine, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. 11th July 1894
Tramming with a pit pony at the 278 fathoms main tramming level. Pit ponies were rarely used in Cornwall and until they were introduced at East Pool Mine during the First World War they were unique

East Pool Mine, Illogan, Cornwall. 1893. Group of Cornish miners at rest at the 310 level
Cornish miners at Croust time, at the 310 level. Miners enjoying their croust, having performed the first part of the days labour

Famous yellow tram on the narrow streets of Alfama district, Lisbon, Portugal

Cliff Tramway and the Pier at Saltburn by the Sea, Redcar and Cleveland, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

East Pool Mine, Illogan, Cornwall. 1893
Working at 180 level. The photograph was taken by John Charles Burrow on the same occasion as a similar view published in Mongst Mines and Miners (1893)

A China Clay Pit, Leswidden, Harold Harvey (1874-1941)
Oil on canvas, Newlyn School, 1920 or 1924. This painting shows the harsh, labour-intensive working conditions of a china clay pit

The Clay Pit, Harold Harvey (1874-1941)
Oil on canvas, Newlyn School, 1923. View of Leswidden China Clay Works near St Just. This painting shows the harsh, labour-intensive working conditions of a china clay pit

The old and new forms of Accringtons Trams - the older steam tramcar from 1886 (top) dubbed the Baltic Fleet and (below) the new modern electric car - the Flying Squadron ! Date: 1907

Whitechapel High Street, London, c. 1930 (b / w photo)
XJF294012 Whitechapel High Street, London, c.1930 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

New Cooks Kitchen, Illogan, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Chappels (engine) shaft at the 406 level. This shows a typical Cornish kibble, with curved sides to prevent snagging, which has been hoisted from below by an air winch

Opening of Accrington to Oswaldtwistle Tramway, Accrington, near Blackburn, Lancashire, England. Date: 1907

South Melbourne Tramway Baths
Slide showing a black and white photograph of South Melbourne Tramway Baths in the city of Melbourne in Australia. Part of Box 100. Boswell Collection. Slide number 40. Date: circa 1890

Tramway, Alfama district, Lisbon, Portugal

Goolds Shaft, Wheal Grenville Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. 1911
Goolds shaft with Old Stamps house in background. Photographer: John Charles Burrow

Tranvia de Soller heritage tramway, Soller, Majorca, Balearic Islands, Spain

The Viaduct, Bessbrook - a view of the Craigmore Viaduct over the tramway line. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Armagh; Bessbrook). Date: circa early 1900s

Ramsgate Quayside Edwardian period

Wine tram at Rickety Bridge Wine Estate, Franschhoek, Western Cape, South Africa

Doube-decker tram on Des Voeux Road in Central Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, China

Sao Jorge castle and Praca da Figueira at the historic centre of Lisbon. Portugal

Historical light-rail plans: Berlin, Vienna, London, New York, lithograph, 1897
Historical light-rail plans: Berlin, Vienna, London, and New York. Lithograph, published in 1897

Tram, Beamish Museum, Stanley, County Durham. The Beamish Museum is an open air museum devoted to recreating life in a northern Industrial town in the early 20th century

Norway, View of Bergens hills and harbor from Mount Floyen Funicular station

Tramway along the Istiklal Caddesi avenue. Istanbul, Turkey

An electric tramway in Berlin in 1886 (engraving)
8766921 An electric tramway in Berlin in 1886 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: An electric tramway in Berlin in 1886 ( From Charlottemburg to Spandau ) 1886); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

The tramcars on Colin Street, Melbourne
5308312 The tramcars on Colin Street, Melbourne.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a busy street scene, which includes tramcars, on Colin Street, Melbourne, Australia. Dated 19th century)

Victoria Terminus with horse tram, Bombay, India, 1900s (postcard)
7379782 Victoria Terminus with horse tram, Bombay, India, 1900s (postcard); Private Collection; (add.info.: now Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus); © Ajay Goyal/Dinodia Photo.

View of a street in Mumbai (India) with shops, population and tram rails - Second half photograph of the 19th century
CSO4984643 View of a street in Mumbai (India) with shops, population and tram rails - Second half photograph of the 19th century -; (add.info.: View of a street in Mumbai (India) with shops

New Zealand, 1890s: The Tramway, Teremakau (b/w photo)
8662372 New Zealand, 1890s: The Tramway, Teremakau (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tramway, Teremakau)

The wonder that is electricity (litho)
8676245 The wonder that is electricity (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The wonder that is electricity)

A wet afternoon in Vauxhall, London (b/w photo)
8676162 A wet afternoon in Vauxhall, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A wet afternoon in Vauxhall, London)

View of Place de Rennes, Paris, c.1905 (b/w photo)
ELD4939157 View of Place de Rennes, Paris, c.1905 (b/w photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of Place de Rennes, near Montparnasse station, and the beginning of Rue de Rennes)

The Town Hall, Prague, Czech Republic, c.1930 (postcard)
3434107 The Town Hall, Prague, Czech Republic, c.1930 (postcard); (add.info.: Republique Tcheque. L'Hotel de Ville Art nouveau a Prague. Coll. Part. Geography. Czech Republic. Prague)

A tram conductor in conversation with passengers, 1896
3480834 A tram conductor in conversation with passengers, 1896; (add.info.: French illustration of a tram conductor in conversation with passengers, Paris 1896.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Nevsky Prospect, in Petrograd, ca 1915 (b/w photo)
7422828 Nevsky Prospect, in Petrograd, ca 1915 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Geography. Russia. Nevsky Prospect, in Petrograd (Saint Petersburg). Photo, Russia, ca 1915.); © Archives Charmet.

An electric tramway in Germany in 1886 (engraving)
8766920 An electric tramway in Germany in 1886 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: An electric tramway in Germany in 1886 ( Sacchausen ) 1886); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis.

Flora Fountain, Esplanade Road, Bombay, India, 1900s (postcard)
7379794 Flora Fountain, Esplanade Road, Bombay, India, 1900s (postcard); Private Collection; (add.info.: now Hutatma Chowk); © Ajay Goyal/Dinodia Photo.

General Post Office with tram, Bombay, India, 1900s (postcard)
7379792 General Post Office with tram, Bombay, India, 1900s (postcard); Private Collection; © Ajay Goyal/Dinodia Photo.

The paddle steamer 'Queen Elizabeth' (1895) about to pass under Kingston Bridge., 1895-1917 (metal)
7342550 The paddle steamer 'Queen Elizabeth' (1895) about to pass under Kingston Bridge., 1895-1917 (metal) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 10x8.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Generale View of the street of Belleville in Paris c.1900
1751998 Generale View of the street of Belleville in Paris c.1900; (add.info.: Vue generale de la rue de Belleville a Paris vers 1900 Generale view of the street of Belleville in Paris c.1900); Photo

Tram in Lisbon, Portugal (photo)
1126733 Tram in Lisbon, Portugal (photo); Lisbon, Portugal; (add.info.: The Lisbon tramway network (Rede de electricos de Lisboa) serves the municipality of Lisbon, capital city of Portugal

Children playing with toy electric tramway. Late 19th century (chromolithograph)
545111 Children playing with toy electric tramway. Late 19th century (chromolithograph); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Pastimes of Our King, driving engine, Dymchurch Railway (b/w photo)
8672318 Pastimes of Our King, driving engine, Dymchurch Railway (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pastimes of Our King, driving engine)

New double decker tram on Kingsway Subway, London, 1930 (b/w photo)
8626564 New double decker tram on Kingsway Subway, London, 1930 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

German women in wartime (litho)
8664175 German women in wartime (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: German women in wartime, World War I)

Terrible tram accident at Besancon, France, 1899
3480758 Terrible tram accident at Besancon, France, 1899; (add.info.: Terrible tram accident at Besancon, France. Terrible accident de tramway a Besancon)

Oxford: Magdalen College from High Street (b/w photo)
8634476 Oxford: Magdalen College from High Street (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Magdalen College from High Street, Oxford)

We won't get home till morning (colour litho)
8635508 We won't get home till morning (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: People crammed onto a tram or trolley bus)

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The famous yellow tram gracefully glides through the narrow streets of Alfama district, Lisbon, Portugal, offering a charming and nostalgic way to explore this historic neighborhood. Its vibrant presence adds a touch of color to the picturesque surroundings, capturing the essence of Lisbon's rich cultural heritage. In another part of Europe, nestled in Redcar and Cleveland, North Yorkshire, England, stands the Cliff Tramway and Pier at Saltburn by the Sea. This iconic landmark not only provides breathtaking views but also serves as a testament to human ingenuity in conquering challenging terrains. Traveling back in time to July 11th, 1894, we find ourselves in St Just in Penwith, Cornwall at Levant Mine. Here lies an old photograph captured by Harold Harvey depicting Cornish miners taking respite from their arduous work deep underground. It serves as a poignant reminder of the hardships endured by these brave individuals who played an integral role in shaping Cornwall's mining history. Speaking of clay pits and mining endeavors, another artwork by Harold Harvey transports us to Leswidden China Clay Pit. The painting beautifully captures both the ruggedness and beauty found within such industrial landscapes while showcasing Harvey's artistic prowess. Delving into London's past brings us to Whitechapel High Street circa 1930 when trams were still prevalent on its bustling thoroughfare. A black-and-white photograph immortalizes this era where trams seamlessly integrated with daily life – a snapshot frozen in time. Moving away from cityscapes but staying within Cornwall's borders takes us to New Cooks Kitchen in Illogan during the early 1900s. This image offers glimpses into domestic life during that period while highlighting how trams connected even remote areas like Illogan with urban centers. Tramways were not solely means for transportation; they also provided recreational opportunities like South Melbourne Tramway Baths – a place where locals could relax and cool off amidst the hustle and bustle of city life.