by Andrew Gill | Aug 17, 2021 | Gallery, Places, The Man on the Clapham Omnibus, Transport
This is an interesting example of the transition from steam trams to electric trams. Most towns and cities in the UK had a network of steam tram routes in the late Victorian period, operated by private companies. Local authorities took on the responsibility for... 
by Andrew Gill | Aug 17, 2021 | Gallery, Places, The Man on the Clapham Omnibus, Transport
We have a bit of a tram theme today. This one of a horse tram in Northampton probably dates from the 1880s. Trams such as these weren’t heated, of course, and had wooden, slatted seats, so we can imagine how uncomfortable they were in the rain and on a cold... 
by Andrew Gill | Aug 1, 2021 | Gallery, Places, Transport
In the early 1900s, many UK cities, towns and even villages had electric tram services. This one in Dundee, Scotland, shows the driver, an inspector and a very young conductor (ticket seller), all looking very proud of their, probably new, electric tram. Long before... 
by Andrew Gill | Jul 26, 2021 | Gallery, Places, The Man on the Clapham Omnibus, Transport
This bridge across the River Clyde in Glasgow has had three names at various times in its history …. Glasgow Bridge, Broomielaw Bridge and Jamaica Bridge. This photograph, taken in the late Edwardian period, shows the reliance on horse-power at the time.... 
by Andrew Gill | Jul 15, 2021 | Gallery, Places, The Man on the Clapham Omnibus, Transport
The style of the trams shown here would suggest that the photograph was taken in the early 1900s. Trams changed travel habits forever. Their affordable fares and extensive networks enabled more people to go to more places, for more purposes, more often …. though... 