B&W Postcard by Pamlin Collectorcard, Croydon

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Reproduced from a Valentines postcard. A large sign hangs on the turret of the Victoria Buildings advertising The Royal Liver Insurance Company.

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The tram is rumbling along Tulketh Rd. and is seen passing the junction to Powis Rd.
The vehicle was made a short distance away at the works of Dick Kerr and Co. Strand Rd. Preston.

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A Harley Davidson dealership now stands at this location.

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Just adjacent to the ladies underground lavatory. The destination indicator reads 'Ribbleton'
It's easy to guess the direction in which a tram is travelling by looking at the angle of the pole. Prior to the introduction of the bi-directional pantograph, the tram conductor would have to manually swing the pole 180 deg. before setting off in the other direction.

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