First Electric Tram

First Electric Tram

Image Details

Title First Electric Tram
Reference Number STH0001848
Photographer Unknown
Town or Village South Shields
Date 1906
Original Format Black and white photograph
Period Edwardian (1901-1910)
Copyright South Tyneside Libraries
Further Information The first tramcar to run on the Laygate to Tyne Dock route. The tram
is in Frederick Street, looking towards Laygate.  Mrs Margaret Biles,
grocer, at 50 South Frederick Street is pictured outside her
premises.