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http://www.penninehorizons.org/Omeka_photos/DPC00601.jpg
A very atmospheric shot of the tram shed, date unknown.

http://www.penninehorizons.org/Omeka_photos/DPC00383.jpg
One of the trams of the town heading towards the Old Station. A prominent advertisement for the building society. Halifax Corporation Tramways were in operation from June 1898 until February 1939.

http://www.penninehorizons.org/Omeka_photos/DPC00595.jpg
This happened on the 1st of July 1906, on North Bridge. Tram number 94 went out of control as it travelled down New Bank and overturned on North Bridge. Two people were killed and 12 injured. The driver was dismissed and a strike ensued. By 31st…

http://www.penninehorizons.org/Omeka_photos/DPC00597.jpg
This tram is heading back to Halifax from West Vale, terminating at the post office on Commercial Street. The Economic stores, of which there were branches all over Calderdale at one time, can be seen on the right.

http://www.penninehorizons.org/Omeka_photos/DPC00599.jpg
This tram is heading back to Halifax from West Vale, terminating at the post office on Commercial Street. The Economic stores, of which there were branches all over Calderdale at one time, can be seen on the right. Wonder if the smart gentleman has…
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