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1. Waverley Market - RAF Exhibition
After Withdrawal from passenger service in 1939,
this car, No.221, was decorated to commemorate several events. This photo was taken on taken on The Mound, close to the junction with Market Street.
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Lothian Buses 2. Save for Victory - Buy National Savings Certificates What is the elaborate building in the background in this photo?
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Lothian Buses 3. National Service - Enrol To-day Is this the other side of the tram in Photo 4 below?
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Lothian Buses 4. National Service - Service Means Safety Is this the other side of the tram in Photo 3 above?
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Lothian Buses 5. Crown travelling down The Mound This car was decorated in to commemorate the Coronation of King George VI in May 1937. It toured the system for two weeks before being scrapped. [DLG Hunter, Edinburgh Transport, The Corporation Years] The Scott Monument, tower of Forsyths' store, North British Hotel and smoke from the railway in the background.
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Lothian Buses 6. Crest This car was decorated in July 1934 with 7,500 blooms for the visit to Edinburgh of King George V and Queen Mary. The decoration was completed just in time for the visit, then dismantled the next day. [DLG Hunter, Edinburgh Transport, The Corporation Years]
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Lothian Buses 7. GR Celebration An early photo. Note 'Victory' on the front of the tram. What was being celebrated?
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