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 Red Wheel plaque. Musical entertainment will be provided by Hunmanby Brass Band, while at the lower station, a Pop-Up Tramway exhibition will celebrate the heritage of the Tramway. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The pop up exhibition will be adjacent to the bottom station on the windmill site (hosted by ‘The Box’).
The exhibition will tell the story of The Central Tramway since its opening in 1881, and include a variety of historical pieces of interest. The first Chairman of the Company was John Woodall Woodall, a local banker and four times mayor of Scarborough. £10,000 was raised through the sale of shares in the company, and construction work by George Wood of Hull began in February 1881.
The Tramway was opened to the public just 6 months later on Monday, August 1. The opening day was a huge success with almost 3000 passengers travelling. Related topics: Scarborough Comment Comment Guidelines National World encourages reader discussion on our stories.
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