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Laying tramlines at the junction of Whitechapel High Street and Commercial Road, London, 1907
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Laying tramlines at the junction of Whitechapel High Street and Commercial Road, London, 1907
Laying of electrified tramlines at the junction of Whitechapel High Street and Commercial Road, Stepney, London, 1907. Workmen assisted by horse and cart laying points at the crossroads at Gardiners Corner. The Scotch House, (Gardiner and Company), is on the left, with Sale signs. Bovril is advertised on the building to the right. There seems to be quite a crowd of onlookers
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Building Site Commercial Road Council Crossroads East End Greater London Council Junction London County Council Roadworks Stepney Tower Hamlets Track Tram Line Tramline Tramlines Tramway Whitechapel High Street Working Man Workman Workmen
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Laying tramlines at the junction of Whitechapel High Street and Commercial Road, London, 1907 - A Glimpse into the Bustling Streets of Old London
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. Step back in time to the vibrant streets of early 20th century London with this photo print. Captured in black and white, it showcases a pivotal moment in the city's transportation history - the electrification of tramlines at the bustling crossroads of Whitechapel High Street and Commercial Road. Intriguingly, amidst a sea of horse-drawn carts and workmen laboring diligently to lay points at Gardiners Corner, we catch a glimpse of daily life unfolding before our eyes. Onlookers gather curiously as progress is made on this ambitious project by an unknown company. The scene is rich with historical details - Sale signs adorn The Scotch House (Gardiner and Company) on the left side while Bovril advertisements grace a building to the right. These remnants from another era transport us back to a time when shops lined these busy streets. This photograph not only captures an important milestone in London's development but also offers insight into everyday life during that period. Men clad in their working attire can be seen engaged in their professions while passersby navigate through roadworks and street traffic. As you gaze upon this remarkable image, let your imagination wander through time as you witness firsthand how progress shaped one corner of East End London over a century ago.
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