B/W print; The inauguration of trolleybus services from Bexley depot; this view shows an unidentified trolleybus standing on the forecourt by Topical Press, 7 Nov 1935

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Reference number	1998/62987
Description	The inauguration of trolleybus services from Bexley depot; this view shows an unidentified trolleybus standing on the forecourt, with a line of passengers (predominantly male, but including a woman in a fur coat) waiting to board; a uniformed member of staff is standing by the driver's cab. A few spectators have gathered on the road to watch the event.
Photographer	Topical Press
Dates	7 Nov 1935
Collection	Photographs
Object type	B/w print
Photograph number	U18906
Location	Acton Depot
Topics	Trams and trolleybuses
Completeness	60% 60% ?

• Physical description

  Dimensions

  Attribute	Value
  Descriptive size	8x6ins

  Item content

  Attribute	Value
  Text	Rear destination blind: 698 Special Advert on trolleybus: Libby's Pineapple Just the centre slices

  Design

  Attribute	Value
  Shot	Medium exterior

• People involved

  Role	Person(s) involved
  Photographer	Topical Press, 7 Nov 1935

• Associated companies, people and places

  Places

  Location	Erith Road Bexley DA7