B/W print; P1-type trolleybus reg no GGP708 (fleet no 1708), Topical Press, 5 Mar 1946

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Reference number	1998/66227
Description	Rear view of P1-type trolleybus reg no GGP708 (fleet no 1708); this type had a Leyland chassis and MCW body, and entered into service on 11 January 1941. Photographed at Fulwell depot; the vehicle is passing over some old tram tracks which have apparently been filled in with cement. The trolleybus poles on the left still have their wartime white painted 'blackout' rings
Photographer	Topical Press
Dates	5 Mar 1946
Collection	Photographs
Object type	B/w print
Photograph number	U37382
Location	Acton Depot
Topics	Trams and trolleybuses
Completeness	58% 58% ?

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  Descriptive size	8x6ins

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  Rear blind: 630 Hammersmith Broadway Advert on trolleybus: Remember Hovis has more B Vitamins Advert on trolleybus: Tempo for soups and sandwiches Ask your grocer On trolleybus: Standing Passengers. Provided there are no vacant seats on the upper or lower deck 12 passengers may stand inside on the lower deck between midnight and 7.30pm. At other times 8 passengers On trolleybus (Metropolitan Stage Carriage no): 10986N

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  Shot	Medium exterior

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  Photographer	Topical Press, 5 Mar 1946

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  Location	Wellington Road Richmond upon Thames TW2