Horse-Drawn-Trolley
A fascinating glimpse into the early days of urban infrastructure, this 1905 photograph captures a horse-drawn trolley maintenance vehicle in the heart of Manchester. Two workmen stand high atop a timber platform, adjusting the overhead tram wires—part of the lifeblood of Edwardian transport.
The scene is damp and overcast, typical of a Lancashire morning, yet bustling with quiet purpose. Below, the stoic horses wait patiently, their job as vital as any modern machine. Such scenes were common in the early 20th century, as electric tram systems expanded across Britain, transforming how cities functioned and how people moved.
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The scene is damp and overcast, typical of a Lancashire morning, yet bustling with quiet purpose. Below, the stoic horses wait patiently, their job as vital as any modern machine. Such scenes were common in the early 20th century, as electric tram systems expanded across Britain, transforming how cities functioned and how people moved.
📸 Do you have an old photo of public services or early transport?
Share it on Oldpik.com and keep the memory of everyday heroes alive.
Contributed by OldPik on January 7, 2024
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