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Tram making BL16200_060
Filename: bl16200_060.jpg
Size: 4620 x 3785 (4.3MB)
Date: 24th January 2023
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: https://images.historicenglandservices.org.uk/
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Tram making BL16200_060
Electric Railway And Tramway Carriage Works Limited, East Works, Strand Road, Preston, Lancashire, 1900. Electric Railway and Tramway Carriage Works, showing tram motors. The photograph is one of a set taken for the owners, Dick, Kerr and Company, locomotive and tramcar manufacturers
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Media ID 29194442
© Historic England Archive
1900s Engineering Road Transport Tram
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the year 1900, capturing a moment in time at the Electric Railway and Tramway Carriage Works Limited in Preston, Lancashire. The image showcases the impressive tram motors that were being manufactured by Dick, Kerr and Company during this era. The photograph exudes a sense of industrial prowess as we witness the intricate engineering involved in creating these electric trams. The East Works location on Strand Road served as a hub for innovation and progress in transportation technology. As we gaze upon this historical snapshot, it is impossible not to marvel at how far our modes of transport have come since then. This image serves as a reminder of the ingenuity and craftsmanship that went into building these early trams which played an integral role in revolutionizing public transportation. H Bedford Lemere's skillful composition allows us to appreciate both the technical aspects of these tram motors and their aesthetic appeal. The attention to detail is remarkable; every cog, wire, and bolt seems purposefully placed. Transport enthusiasts will undoubtedly find joy in studying this photograph closely, tracing its connections with rail systems from over a century ago. It offers us a glimpse into an era where trams were at the forefront of urban mobility – connecting people across cities like never before. This print stands as a testament to human inventiveness while also reminding us of our rich engineering heritage within Britain's transport industry.
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