Riding on top of the car

How the tram became an integral part of life in Britain - whatever the weather.

30 November 2011

1 minute

This clip is from

Timeshift—Series 11, The Golden Age of Trams: A Streetcar Named Desire

Planes, Trains and Automobiles—Timeshift
Timeshift has explored many of Britain's best, and sometimes forgotten modes of transport.

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