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Horse drawn tram at Botanic Gardens

Botanic Gardens horse drawn tram.

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Comments In 1872 Southport Tramways authorised the construction of Southport’s first horse tramway. On May 31st, 1873, it ran from Churchtown Station, southwest to Birkdale Station, travelling via Mill Lane, Roe Lane, and Lord Street. A second route opened shortly afterward, running from Lord Street to Cambridge Road, where it re-joined the original line by Churchtown Station, before continuing to the Botanic Gardens.
Location Botanic Gardens Churchtown
Photograph Date c1873-1900
Photograph ID NS_P97_76