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Last Tram passing through Tollcross
Unknown, 1956, Photograph
Last Tram passing through Tollcross
Last Tram passing through Tollcross
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Item no
21243
Title
Last Tram passing through Tollcross
Description
A large crowd are assembled to watch the progress of the last tram which is travelling through Tollcross in the dark. The crowd line both sides of the road and the pavement. A couple of people are standing on the stand at the bottom of a large clock which is positioned in the road. The clock shows it is after 8pm. The double decker tram is crammed with people. Other vehicles follow behind.
Artist / maker
Unknown
Date
1956
Size
16.2 x 21.4 cm
Type
Photograph
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
The last trams ran on 16th November 1956, with a procession making the final journey south to the depot at Shrubhill. They carried local dignitaries and members of the public, many of whom were tram enthusiasts. Presentations were made at the Mound by the Lord Provost to the last crews. Local people lined the routes to see the passing of the last trams and there was a large number of police present at the Shrubhill Depot to maintain order. As the final tramcar passed through, the gates were closed after them, thus ending the era of Edinburgh's trams.
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