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Photographic Print : Glasgow Tram number 26 to Scotstoun via Bridgeton Cross
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Glasgow Tram number 26 to Scotstoun via Bridgeton Cross
Glasgow Tram number 26 from Burnside to Scotstoun/Dalmuir via Bridgeton Cross - the stop at Springfield Road. The service was introduced on 15 August 1943. Date: circa 1944
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Argyle Burnside Clydebank Glasgow Route Rutherglen Springfield Stop Twenty Bridgeton Partick Tram Twenty Six Yoker
12"x8" (30x20cm) Photo Print
Step back in time with our vintage Glasgow Tram print from Media Storehouse. This captivating photograph features Glasgow Tram number 26, making a stop at Springfield Road on its way to Scotstoun via Bridgeton Cross. Dated circa 1944, this right-managed image from Mary Evans Prints Online takes you back to the wartime era in Glasgow. Add character and charm to your home or office space with this unique piece of transportation history.
Printed on archival quality paper for unrivalled stable artwork permanence and brilliant colour reproduction with accurate colour rendition and smooth tones. Printed on professional 234gsm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DP II paper. 12x8 for landscape images, 8x12 for portrait images.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 19.3cm (12" x 7.6")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures Glasgow Tram number 26 at the Springfield Road stop on its route from Burnside to Scotstoun/Dalmuir via Bridgeton Cross. The tram, fondly known as "Twenty Six" or "Twenty," was introduced on 15 August 1943, during a time when public transportation played a vital role in the daily lives of Glasgow residents. The scene is set against the backdrop of a bustling urban environment, with the distinctive red and cream tram contrasting against the grey stone buildings and cobblestone streets. Passengers, bundled up against the chill of a Scottish autumn, wait patiently at the stop, their expressions a mix of anticipation and resignation. The route of Tram number 26 took passengers through some of Glasgow's most iconic neighborhoods, including Rutherglen, Farmeloan, Dalmarnock, Bridgeton, Partick, Whiteinch, Yoker, and Clydebank, among others. The tram's journey westward followed the course of the River Clyde, offering breathtaking views of the city's industrial heart and the majestic St. Mungo's Cathedral. As the tram makes its way through Springfield Road, the bustling Argyle Street and the vibrant markets of Bridgeton Cross can be glimpsed in the distance. The image transports us back in time, allowing us to experience a moment in Glasgow's rich transportation history and offering a glimpse into the daily lives of its residents during the mid-20th century.
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