Swindon’s tram system opened in the town in 1904 and was a huge hit.
These amazing pictures capture packed streets with people looking to use the trams.
It’s a far cry from today’s traffic-clogged streets we all know so well.
One dramatic picture, below captures the moments after a tram tipped over at the bottom of Victoria Road. Five people died in the tragedy.
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