Opening the London County Council (LCC) Tramways
A proud moment in London's urban history: the official opening of the London County Council (LCC) Tramways in 1903. This image shows a grand electric tram draped in ribbons and garlands, surrounded by dignitaries, curious onlookers, and city officials, as it makes its ceremonial first run through the heart of the capital.
Above the crowd, Union Jack flags and naval ensigns flutter in the smoky air, symbolising the national pride attached to this modern feat. Electric trams represented the future: faster, cleaner, and more efficient than horse-drawn vehicles. The LCC’s ambitious tram system would soon revolutionise how Londoners moved across the city.
This photo not only captures a celebration of infrastructure but also a celebration of progress—a city embracing a new century of technology and transformation.
🚋 Have you got vintage photos of London’s transport heritage?
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Above the crowd, Union Jack flags and naval ensigns flutter in the smoky air, symbolising the national pride attached to this modern feat. Electric trams represented the future: faster, cleaner, and more efficient than horse-drawn vehicles. The LCC’s ambitious tram system would soon revolutionise how Londoners moved across the city.
This photo not only captures a celebration of infrastructure but also a celebration of progress—a city embracing a new century of technology and transformation.
🚋 Have you got vintage photos of London’s transport heritage?
📤 Upload them to Oldpik.com and bring forgotten journeys back to life.
Contributed by OldPik on January 7, 2024
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