Tramway Collection (page 8)

Tramline being laid in the middle of the road, Whitechapel High Street, London, 1929
Tramline being laid in the middle of the road, Whitechapel High Street, Stepney, London, August 1929. Workmen lay track for trams

Men working on tramline electricification, Wandsworth, London, 1906. Men at work on interlacing the track near Wandsworth Town Station, by the junction with Alma Road

Arches over the District Railway exposed during tramway electricification, London, 1906
Arches over the District Railway exposed during tramway electricification, Somerset House, Westminster, London, 1906. Workmen excavating during electrification of the tram system have exposed arches

Laying tramlines at the junction of Whitechapel High Street and Commercial Road, London, 1907
Laying of electrified tramlines at the junction of Whitechapel High Street and Commercial Road, Stepney, London, 1907. Workmen assisted by horse

Workmen extending tramlines, Brixton Road, London, 1907. A crowd of men and boys watches the insertion of special work on existing lines for Stockwell Road Lines

Class M electric tram, 1930. End-on view of a London County Council class M electric tram, car number 1440

Single-decker electric tram, 1907. Side and end elevation of a London County Council class G single-decker electric tram, car number 584. Its route is to and from Highbury Station, Islington

Double-decker electric tram, 1907. Side and end elevation of a London County Council class C open-topped electric tram, car number 296. Its route is to and from New Cross Gate, Lewisham

Double-decker electric tram with advertisement for the New Cross Empire, 1907. Side view of a London County Council class A2 electric tram, with advertisements for Oakeys polish, Nestles milk

Colyton Terminus, Seaton Tramway, Devon. The highly popular tramway connecting Seaton and Colyton was built by Claude Lane between 1969

Seaton Terminus, Seaton Tramway, Devon. The highly popular tramway connecting Seaton and Colyton was built by Claude Lane between 1969

Map of Tube and Tramway, c1922. Artist: HM Stationery Office
Map of Tube and Tramway, c1922. [Mc.Lagan and Cumming, Edinburgh]

German women being trained as tramway workers in Berlin, 1915. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War Vol. III - 1915.. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1915]

The High Street, Southampton, Hampshire, late 19th century. Artist: FGO Stuart
The High Street, Southampton, Hampshire, late 19th century

Antofagasta, Chile, 1895. As seen from the quay. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XXXVI, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co. Limited (London, 1895)

The Bowery, New York, USA, 1900. Artist: BL Singley
The Bowery, New York, 1900. The Bowery is the name of a street and a small neighbourhood in the southern portion of the New York City borough of Manhattan

The National Theatre and Maximilian Strasse, Munich, Germany, 1925

Horse Drawn Tramway at Marble Arch, 1860

Mountain tramway, Camps Bay, Cape Town, South Africa, 1917

Terrible tramway accident, Besancon, France, 1899. Artist: Oswaldo Tofani
Terrible tramway accident, Besancon, France, 1899. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 18th June 1899

San Francisco, California c 1928 Street cars and ferries surround the Ferry Building at the Embarcadero turn aroound

Market Street In San Francisco
San Francisco, California circa 1910, Market Street in San Francisco, with the Call Building at left. Designed by noted local architects James

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

Sunset View of Granite Island From the Horse-Drawn Tramway Causeway, Victor Harbor, South Australia, Australia
Granite Island, also known by the Ramindjeri people as Nulcoowarra, is a small island next to Victor Harbor, South Australia

Illustration depicting a tram driven by a compressed air engine, 19th century
Illustration depicting a tram driven by a compressed air engine

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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.