South Tyneside History
| Title | Horse-Drawn Tram |
|---|---|
| Reference Number | STH0001852 |
| Photographer | Unknown |
| Town or Village | South Shields |
| Date | |
| Original Format | Black and white photograph. |
| Period | Victorian (1837-1901) |
| Copyright | South Tyneside Libraries |
| Further Information | The Horse-drawn tram was built in 1893 by W.F. Milnes. The route was from the Pier Head to Tyne Dock. The tram shows an advertisement for Wood's suits; the shop for Wood's the Tailors was at 26 Ocean Road. It opened in 1874 and finally closed in 2001, 125 years later. |
