People Red Wheel plaque to be unveiled at Scarborough's Central Tramway Company on Yorkshire Day By Louise French Published 24th Jul 2024, 17:48 BST Comment Scarborough's Central Tramway was opened in 1881 to improve access between the town centre and the beach. Central Tramway Company will celebrates its 143rd Birthday on Yorkshire Day with the unveiling of a Red Wheel plaque. The ‘Red Wheel’ plaque signifies Central Tramway’s induction into the National Transport Trust.
Colin Powell General Manager, said: “We are the first venue in central Scarborough to receive the prestigious accolade, and on August 1 we will be unveiling the Red Wheel plaque at our upper station. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Sign up to our daily The Scarborough News Today newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to The Scarborough News, you get 70% fewer ads while viewing the news that matters to you. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues.
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. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Notice and Terms of Service apply. “The first of August is a very special day to us as not only does it mark Yorkshire Day; it is also our 143rd birthday!” The bottom station Celebrations will commence with Town Crier David Birdsall, giving a traditional Yorkshire Day Cry at 10am at the Upper Station.
Following this, the Charter Mayor of Scarborough, Councillor Janet Jefferson, will unveil the.