Trams Collection (#2)

Blackfriars Bridge, London. Looking north to south over the River Thames. Blackfriars Bridge opened 19 November 1769 (the first bridge) and then the current bridge opened 6 November 1869

Drake Street, Rochdale

Southampton

Glasgow Cross 1950
Glasgow Cross - Looking from Saltmarket to Tolbooth, trolleybus in the foreground 1950

Manchester, England - Piccadilly Gardens
Manchester, England - the busy Piccadilly Street and Piccadilly Gardens showing shop fronts, cars, and businesses. circa 1910s

O Connell St. Dublin - a busy street scene looking down on the bridge with trams, people and motor vehicles and shop fronts. (Location: Republic of Ireland; County Dublin; Dublin)

Sheffield under attack, 1940
A tram set alight during the Sheffield blitz of December 1940. From an original at Sheffield Libraries: s01137

The Embankment, London on wet night with Policeman and Trams
A truly superb postcard photograph of The Embankment, London on wet night. The lights cast a strange eerie glow on the scene, magnified through the windows of a row of parked trams

Nice - Avenue de la Victoire - Tram. Date: circa 1909

London Transport tram ticket 1952
Selection of original tram tickets for London Transport on the last tram week, showing the fronts and backs. Date: March to July 1952

Bristol Old Market about 1908 - showing trams and the Empire Theatre

Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York State, USA
Main Street showing Morgan House, Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York State, USA. Date: circa 1908

Saint Louis Capuchin Cathedral in Beirut (Beyrouth), Lebanon
Saint Louis Capuchin Cathedral, a Byzantine style Latin Catholic church built from 1864 to 1868 in Beirut (Beyrouth), Lebanon, with a tram in front going to the post office. Date: circa 1910

Hunter Street, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. Date: circa 1920s

Sadlers Wells Theatre - Rosebery Avenue, London. Opening as the first musick house in 1683, the theatre has been used for many types of performance and rebuilt several times. Date: circa 1910s

Bargate Below Bar, Southampton, Hampshire. Date: circa 1920s

Pier Head, Liverpool Date: 1903

Shaftesbury Square, Belfast - an elevated view across the square showing shop fronts, trams, horse vehicles and people. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim: Belfast). Date: circa early 1900s

Harrow Road tram on Route 60 going to Paddington, London
Harrow Road tram on Route 60 going to Paddington, advertising The News of the World newspaper. Date: circa 1920s

Union Street and Facade, Aberdeen, Scotland Date: 1924

China - Shanghai - Garden Bridge (Waibaidu Bridge)
China - Shanghai - The 2nd Garden Bridge (Waibaidu Bridge) over the Suzhou Creek, designed by the British firm Howarth Erskine Ltd. of Singapore. Replaced a number of earlier wooden versions

South London high street, late 1940s
An unidentified street somewhere in London, but as the tram is heading for Wandsworth and the van to the left of the picture is based in Streatham Hill, its likely to be in South London. 1940s

City of London Infirmary, Bow Road, East London
Situated where Mile End Road continues as Bow Road, the City of London Union Infirmary (now St Clement's Hospital) opened in 1849 as the City of London Union workhouse

Whyte's Causeway, Kirkcaldy

Sailors Walk, Kirkcaldy

Carrington Street and Midland Railway Station, Nottingham

Huddersfield John William Street early 1900s

Campbell Place, Stoke on Trent

Stoke-on-Trent Campbell Monument early 1900s

Victoria Square, Stockton Heath

Stalybridge Mottram Road early 1900s

Greenock Cathcart Square early 1900s

Muswell Hill Queen's Parade early 1900s

Crown Square, Matlock

Pudsey Lidget Hill early 1900s

Preston Friargate early 1900s

Walmsley Road, Bury

Bury Market Place early 1900s

Brentford early 1900s

Highland Road, Southsea

Lytham St. Annes Market Hall early 1900s

Wigan Wallgate early 1900s

Market Street, Pontefract early 1900's

High Street, Chesterfield early 1900's

Keighley Cavendish Street early 1900s

Kirkcaldy High Street early 1900s

Ashton-under-Lyne Old Square early 1900s

Ramsgate Quayside Edwardian period

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"Trams: A Journey through Time and Cities" Step back in time as we explore the history of trams, starting with Manchester's last tram that bid farewell to its streets. Traveling further back, we find ourselves in Aberdeen during the 1950s, witnessing the charm weaving through its bustling streets. Moving across borders, Castle Junction and Royal Avenue in Belfast become a picturesque backdrop for these iconic vehicles. Meanwhile, London's vibrant tram system showcases the city's modernity and efficiency. In Leicester during the 1950s, they were an integral part of daily life, connecting communities and offering convenient transportation. Ramsgate Harbour paints a scenic picture where trams meet coastal beauty. For those seeking adventure in Glasgow, a guidebook recommends exploring the city by tram or bus - a perfect way to immerse oneself in its rich culture. On Russian Hill in San Francisco, California, a tram ride offers breathtaking views over Alcatraz Island. Back on home soil in Manchester, England, Metrolink trams effortlessly glide through stops - an emblem of convenience for locals and tourists alike. In Wales' Llandudno lies the Great Orme Tramway; an enchanting journey up one of nature's wonders. Venturing Down Under to Melbourne brings us face-to-face with Flinders Street's City Circle tram - an iconic symbol of this vibrant Australian city. Finally landing at Dublin's O'Connell Street reveals another facet of Irish heritage intertwined with modern-day living. From historic moments to scenic vistas worldwide – whether it be Manchester or Moscow – they have left their mark on cities across continents throughout time. Hop aboard this captivating mode of transport and let it take you on unforgettable journeys filled with nostalgia and discovery.