Tramcar coming towards Camelon on Stirling Road. First day of tram service.

Maker
1. Unknown
2. Parsons-Peebles Ltd
Production date
21 Oct 1905
 Description
A double deck tramcar on the Circular route comes towards the camera, up a slight gradient. The driver, who is standing, and an upstairs passenger, can be seen, as can the gantries and overhead power lines. The road is deserted apart from the tram. Album caption reads: "Tramcar coming towards Camelon. 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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Maker
Production date
21 Oct 1905
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Subject place
Stirling Rd/Dorrator/Falkirk area
Subject notes
'At the appointed hour (midday on Saturday 21 October 1905) the Provost and Town Council embarked on their circular tour through streets lined with cheering children. (Brotchie, p14).
Accession number
P00758

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