Key Words :- tram

Address :- New Cross Road, London, Greater London, SE8
Grid Ref :- TQ 359 767
Co-ordinates :- Lat 51.47295 , Long -0.044669
Local Authority :- Lewisham London Borough Council
Pre 1974 County :- Greater London Council
Site Status :- Site extant - No Protection
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose

Description and History of Site:-
SELIA (1982): 'Built by the L.C.C. for electric trams in 1906, it was the largest tram depot in London (326 trams). London’s last tramcar ran into this depot in the early hours of 6 July 1952. It has now been converted into a bus garage.'

Destination of London's last tram in 1952 (see film Elephant Will Never Forget). (Well at least before Croydon's new system!)

Further Reading and References:-
Goldsmiths College Industrial Archaeology Group. 'The Industrial Archaeology of South-East London'. SELIA, 1982

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