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Title: Conductor's Funeral, Pye Nest Tram Crash - MCH00194
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Title
Conductor's Funeral, Pye Nest Tram Crash - MCH00194
Description
On October 15th 1907 an electrical failure caused a disastrous tram crash. Conductor Robinson was hailed a hero. He had stuck at his post, frantically seeking to prevent the catastrophe, shouting warnings and stopping passengers falling off. Many survivors were later to testify as to his calm command in a dire situation.
Three special tramcars were provided for conductor Robinson's funeral, the coffin being carried on a demi-car to Mount Zion Chapel, mourners following in double-deck trams. A large crowd watched his interment in the same grave as his first wife. A public subscription paid for a handsome memorial stone over his grave, which can still be seen today against the western edge of the chapel yard.
Three special tramcars were provided for conductor Robinson's funeral, the coffin being carried on a demi-car to Mount Zion Chapel, mourners following in double-deck trams. A large crowd watched his interment in the same grave as his first wife. A public subscription paid for a handsome memorial stone over his grave, which can still be seen today against the western edge of the chapel yard.
Source
Mick Chatham
Rights
PHDA - Mick Chatham Collection
Relation
Pennine Horizons Digital Archive
Identifier
MCH00194.tif
Collection
Citation
“Conductor's Funeral, Pye Nest Tram Crash - MCH00194,” Pennine Horizons Digital Archive, accessed April 16, 2024, https://penninehorizons.org/items/show/31621.
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