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Tram at Ashton 1928
Tram at Ashton 1928
Photo: RON HUNT
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Item #: 17901
Tram No.62 leaves Ashton for Atherton c.1928

Comment by: dh on 10th June 2011 at 17:41

where in Ashton is this?

Comment by: jondav on 10th June 2011 at 17:43

Where abouts in Ashton is this?

Comment by: Kenee on 10th June 2011 at 20:06

This looks like Bolton Road, behind the tram is The Cross Keys hotel, now no. 15. The houses in the background are where Aldi is now.

Comment by: peemac on 10th June 2011 at 20:07

the pub in the background looks like its the cross keys, the tram looks like its going to st helens

Comment by: Allan H on 10th June 2011 at 21:14

good guess with the date Ron, it was 1927, photo by Dr. H.A. Whitcombe. he also took a photo of wigan tram No 40 outside the robin hood pub the same day

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