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Tram, Madeira Road, PlymouthDevon
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Tram, Madeira Road, PlymouthDevon
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Media ID 20029668
© The Wentworth Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
VISUAL DESCRIPTION
This is a black and white vintage photograph featuring an old-fashioned tram, number 4, stationary on its tracks. The tram has advertisements on its sides; one of them reads "HOLMAN'S OF PLYMOUTH BORAX SOAP," indicating a promotion for a cleaning product of the time. Another advertisement mentions "THEATRE." The vehicle appears to be double-decker with open upper seating, which was common in early 20th-century trams. Overhead electric lines can be seen above the tram, suggesting it's powered by electricity rather than being horse-drawn or steam-powered. In the background, there is a stone wall and what looks like part of a hill or low mountain with sparse vegetation. There might also be hints of buildings at the far top right corner, but they are not clear enough to describe in detail. The image captures historical transportation and advertising methods from an era long past.
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