B/W print; LCC tramways opening ceremony, 1903
Main details
| Reference number | 1998/74892 |
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| Description | Specially-decorated tram car passing through Clapham on 15 May 1903, carrying the Prince and Princess of Wales (later King George V and Queen Mary) on the opening of the first section of the LCC electrified tramway between Westminster and Tooting; the Prince can be seen on the top deck, waving his hat to the crowds lining both sides of the street. This is a festive occasion, with Union flags and other decorations in abundance. Shops closed their doors and schoolchildren were given a holiday so that they could celebrate too. According to the Times hundreds of thousands of people participated in the event. |
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| Dates | 15 May 1903 |
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| Photograph number | Ukn |
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| Completeness | 72% |
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Physical description
Dimensions Attribute Value Descriptive size 8x6insItem content Attribute Value Text Tram destination board: ClaphamOn building: J J Henigan & Sons Builders & Decorators
On building: J J Henigan & Sons Furnishing Undertakers. House & Estate Agents
On building: Estd 1882. J J Henigan & Sons. Builders & Decorators House & Estate Agents Furnishing Undertakers
On building: Herbert Clarke Coal Order Office
On building: J B Taylor Provision DealerSign: Glass Cut
Sign: Furnishing Undertakers
Sign: Funerals to suit all classesDesign Attribute Value Shot Medium exterior -
People involved
Role Person(s) involved Photographer Topical Press, 15 May 1903 -
Associated companies, people and places
Places Borough Lambeth,Location Clapham
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