B/W print; the Embankment entrance to the Kingsway tram subway, by Topical Press, 1908.
Main details
| Reference number | 1998/85438 |
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| Description | Ex-LCC single deck trams at the Embankment entrance to the Kingsway subway. The front two trams are nos 571 and 597. |
| Photographer | |
| Dates | 24 Apr 1908 |
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| Photograph number | U27713 |
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| Topics | |
| Completeness | 71% |
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Physical description
Dimensions Attribute Value Height mmWidth mmDescriptive size 8x6insItem content Attribute Value Text Destination blind: Highbury Station
Kennington Gate
Tower BridgeDestination board: Highbury, Angel, Holborn, Aldwych, Westminster, KenningtonTram: LCC
London County CouncilSign: Beware Cars CrossingDesign Attribute Value Shot Medium exterior -
People involved
Role Person(s) involved Photographer Topical Press, 24 Apr 1908 -
Associated companies, people and places
Places Borough Westminster,Location Embankment, Westminster WC2
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