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Glasgow Tram number 26 to Scotstoun via Bridgeton Cross
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Glasgow Tram number 26 to Scotstoun via Bridgeton Cross
Glasgow Tram number 26 from Burnside to Scotstoun/Dalmuir via Bridgeton Cross - the stop at Springfield Road. The service was introduced on 15 August 1943. Date: circa 1944
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Argyle Burnside Clydebank Glasgow Route Rutherglen Springfield Stop Twenty Bridgeton Partick Tram Twenty Six Yoker
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This evocative photograph captures Glasgow Tram number 26 at the Springfield Road stop on its route from Burnside to Scotstoun/Dalmuir via Bridgeton Cross. The tram, fondly known as "Twenty Six" or "Twenty," was introduced on 15 August 1943, during a time when public transportation played a vital role in the daily lives of Glasgow residents. The scene is set against the backdrop of a bustling urban environment, with the distinctive red and cream tram contrasting against the grey stone buildings and cobblestone streets. Passengers, bundled up against the chill of a Scottish autumn, wait patiently at the stop, their expressions a mix of anticipation and resignation. The route of Tram number 26 took passengers through some of Glasgow's most iconic neighborhoods, including Rutherglen, Farmeloan, Dalmarnock, Bridgeton, Partick, Whiteinch, Yoker, and Clydebank, among others. The tram's journey westward followed the course of the River Clyde, offering breathtaking views of the city's industrial heart and the majestic St. Mungo's Cathedral. As the tram makes its way through Springfield Road, the bustling Argyle Street and the vibrant markets of Bridgeton Cross can be glimpsed in the distance. The image transports us back in time, allowing us to experience a moment in Glasgow's rich transportation history and offering a glimpse into the daily lives of its residents during the mid-20th century.
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