B/W print; Three-quarter front view of double deck horse tram, 1889 - 1892

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Reference number	1998/84427
Description	Three-quarter front view of double deck horse tram, pulled by two horses, in traffic in the Old Kent Road, on the Greenwich to Blackfriars route, circa 1890. The road is crowded with a variety of other horse drawn vehicles, mainly carts of various sizes; the pavements, lined with shops on the left hand side and three storey residences on the right, are busy with pedestrians. A sign for the Duke of Kent public house is visible in background
Photographer	unknown
Dates	1889 - 1892
Collection	Photographs
Object type	B/w print
Photograph number	Ukn
Location	Acton Depot
Topics	Streets and buildings
Completeness	70% 70% ?

• Physical description

  Dimensions

  Attribute	Value
  Descriptive size	8x6ins

  Item content

  Attribute	Value
  Text	On tram: Greenwich & Blackfriars Advert on tram: Silver King Advert on building: Tenchio Confectioners Advert on building: Buy your Perambulators at Wholesale Prices.Twin Bassinette 45s Only. Established 30 Years Sign: Astley Street Sign: Watney Entire Sign: The Duke of Kent On building: Fletcher's Hair Cutting Rooms

  Design

  Attribute	Value
  Shot	Medium exterior

• People involved

  Role	Person(s) involved
  Photographer	unknown, 1889 - 1892