B/W print; Interior of Poplar LT tram depot, during the changeover from tram to trolleybus operation by Topical Press, 15 May 1940

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Reference number	1998/88347
Description	Interior of Poplar LT tram depot, during the changeover from tram to trolleybus operation. A new bed for a traverser/turntable can be seen in the foreground. A number of ex-LCC E/1-class trams, including no 1108, midground centre, are standing in the depot.
Photographer	Topical Press
Dates	15 May 1940
Collection	Photographs
Object type	B/w print
Photograph number	U31457
Location	Acton Depot
Topics	Trams and trolleybuses
Completeness	58% 58% ?

• Physical description

  Item content

  Attribute	Value
  Text	Tram destination blind: Blackwall Tnl Advert on tram: Jack Warner Did you Maclean your teeth to-day? Course I blue pencil well did! Advert on tram: I'm cook's assistant - like Oxo Advert on tram: News of the World Advert on tram: Black & White Whisky Advert on tram: Wrigley's

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  Attribute	Value
  Shot	medium interior

• People involved

  Role	Person(s) involved
  Photographer	Topical Press, 15 May 1940

• Associated companies, people and places

  Places

  Location	Poplar tram depot, Tower Hamlets E14