Spectators awaiting first tram, Falkirk.

Maker
1. Unknown
2. Parsons-Peebles Ltd
Production date
21 Oct 1905
 Description
Two tramcars come down Grahams Road, which has a double track. The first car can be seen to be crowded. Children line the street. A hand cart and a horse drawn cart are parked at the side of the road. Album caption reads: "The first tramcar coming towards Falkirk. 21st October, 1905"

This photo is not available as a scanned image. You can see the original in the Archives in Callendar House.

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Department
Photo
Maker
Production date
21 Oct 1905
Subject person
Subject place
Grahams Rd/Grahamston/Falkirk area
Bowling Green Entry/Grahamston/Falkirk area
Subject notes
The event was marked by Falkirk Provost and Town Council embarking on the circular route from the Burgh buildings in Newmarket Street, down Vicar Street and Grahams Road and on via Stenhousemuir, Larbert and Camelon back to Falkirk.
Accession number
P00759

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