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Last Tram Procession entering Princes Street
Unknown, 1956, Photograph
Last Tram Procession entering Princes Street
Last Tram Procession entering Princes Street
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Item no
21245
Title
Last Tram Procession entering Princes Street from the Mound
Description
A crowd is gathered on the side of the street watching the procession of the last trams. The procession starts with a horse drawn trambus which is followed by electric trams. A police car and a policeman on a horse are guarding the road at the front of the procession. More policemen, including one who is mounted, can be seen in front of the crowd lining the right-hand side of the Mound. Tram tracks are visible on the cobbled road. It is dark and street lamps light the street.
Artist / maker
Unknown
Date
1956
Size
16.3 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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