Rochdale Tram Ride (1905)

Rochdale Tram Ride (1905)


Splendid views of Edwardian Rochdale from the front of a tram after a recent dusting of snow.

The appearance of a cameraman at the front of a tram car creates quite a stir among passersby - especially the young boys of the town, who run excitedly in front of the tram as it climbs a hill. In one possibly staged sequence two youths struggle with their bicycle; in another a lad driving a horse and cart releases the reins and jumps up to draw attention to himself as the tram draws past.

Film (probably shot from a tram) of several Rochdale streets, with various pedestrians, horse-drawn carts, a tram and a traction engine/locomotive.


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