St Cuthbert’s horses & the last Electric Tram
1956
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This images shows a gathering of Edinburgh transport in 1956 to commemorate the final journey of the city’s electric tram service. Also pictured is a horse tram used between the late 19th and early 20th centuries. #AuldReekieRetold is seeking memories from folk who worked, or travelled, on the city’s electric trams.
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Attributed to: Museums Galleries Edinburgh from the book 'Pictorial Record of Ceremonial Occasions'
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