Tramways Collection

Tram arriving at Victoria Station in Llandudno from the summit of Great Orme on the Great Orme Tramway, the tramway was built in 1902 as a tourist attraction, Llandudno, Gwynedd, North Wales

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

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

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

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

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

Cliff Tramway at Foreshore Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Sandia Peak Tramway, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America, North America

Building tramways on the streets of Paris, 1899
3480881 Building tramways on the streets of Paris, 1899; (add.info.: Building tramways on the streets of Paris, 1899. An illustration from Le Petit Journal)

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

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

The historical centre of Lisbon, Portugal

Portugal, Lisbon. The famous touristy line 28 of the Lisbon tramway in Alafama district

An old tram (tramvai), Saint Petersburg, Russia

Tramway in the Miragaia traditional quarter. Oporto, Portugal

Trams and buses in Burnley, possibly 1930s

Burnley tram driver Charlie Nelson, possibly 1920s

Single deck tram, Burnley, early 1900s

Decorated illuminated Coronation tram, Burnley

Trams and buses in Burnley in 1936

Luton Tram early 1900s

1930s Trams In Burnley Probably Thirties Vintage
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1930s Inside A Burnley Tram Probably Thirties
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Early 1900s Burnley Tramways Overhead Wire Maintenance
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1934 Engineering Staff At Burnley Tramways About
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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

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

Traditional Hong Kong tram in Central, Hong Kong, China
Traditional Hong Kong tram with Double Ducks design in Central, Hong Kong, China

Traditional Hong Kong trams in Central, Hong Kong, China

The Paris Exhibition of 1878 (engraving)
1050171 The Paris Exhibition of 1878 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Paris Exhibition of 1878)

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

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

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

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

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

The Beaumont Compressed-Air Engine, for Tramways (engraving)
1590770 The Beaumont Compressed-Air Engine, for Tramways (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Beaumont Compressed-Air Engine, for Tramways)

Tramways, Southampton Row, London (photo)
610241 Tramways, Southampton Row, London (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tramways, Southampton Row, London); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

London Tramways, the Line from Kennington-Lane to Stockwell and Clapham (engraving)
2772123 London Tramways, the Line from Kennington-Lane to Stockwell and Clapham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London Tramways)

The Beaumont Compressed-Air Engine, for tramways (engraving)
604463 The Beaumont Compressed-Air Engine, for tramways (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Beaumont Compressed-Air Engine)

Londons new electric tramways, 1900 (b / w photo)
6015121 Londons new electric tramways, 1900 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Londons new electric tramways, 1900)

New Mode of Combining Iron and Stone Tramways (engraving)
2773469 New Mode of Combining Iron and Stone Tramways (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Mode of Combining Iron and Stone Tramways)

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

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

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

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

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

Torbay TQ1 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Torbay TQ1 4

Wiltshire SN13 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Wiltshire SN13 9

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Tramways have long been an iconic mode of transportation, connecting people and places across the globe. One such example is the Great Orme Tramway in Llandudno, Gwynedd, North Wales. Dating back to 1902, this tramway was initially built as a tourist attraction and continues to charm visitors today. As a tram arrives at Victoria Station from the summit of Great Orme, passengers are treated to breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. In bustling London during 1903, another form of transport emerged - the motor bus. This innovation revolutionized urban travel and provided commuters with a faster alternative to trams. During World War II, trams played an essential role in maintaining normalcy amidst challenging times. The blackout became necessary for safety reasons; posters urging citizens to adapt quickly were plastered throughout cities as reminders that unity was crucial even in darkness. Metropolitan Electric Tramways Ltd made its mark on history in 1909 by introducing electric trams into public service. This transition not only improved efficiency but also reduced pollution levels significantly. The year 1932 witnessed yet another milestone with the introduction of aluminium trams. These lightweight vehicles offered enhanced speed and comfort while reducing energy consumption - a testament to technological advancements shaping our world. From Scarborough's Cliff Tramway along Foreshore Road to Saltburn by the Sea's Top Cliff Tramway Kiosk, these coastal towns in North Yorkshire boast unique tram systems that add character and convenience for residents and tourists alike. Burnley also had its fair share dating back to possibly the 1930s when both trams and buses traversed its streets. Burnley tram driver Charlie Nelson became synonymous with reliability as he skillfully maneuvered through town during his shifts. Looking further back into Burnley's past reveals single deck trams dominating their early transportation scene during the early 1900s. These quaint vehicles carried passengers to their destinations, weaving through the town's bustling streets.