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Trams in Gillingham
Lutonman:
Old photo does it help, I've posted it before:
Smiffy:
Dave,
The book I quote from dates from 1994, well before the internet became a primary reference source. Every other reference I can find also gives the same date, so what the explanation is in regard to your clearly vivid memory I cannot say.
Dave Smith:
Smiffy. I know Wiki state September in 1930, followed by someone's book- taking the lead from Wiki? But there is no doubt at all in my mind that I travelled along Gillingham High Street on the open top deck of one- noisey, rattley, drafty but exhilarating- I can even imagine it now and I don't need to close my eyes! And I was born in April, 1930, so, just for the record.
Smiffy:
According to "Maidstone and Chatham Tramways" published by Middleton Press, Maidstone trams finished on 11th February 1930 when the last remaining tram route was closed. April 1967 saw the end of the trolley bus service.
The Medway tram system came to an end on 30th September 1930.
pete.mason:
They were still running 1964 I used to go from Oakwood Rd to Maidstone GS for 1.5d
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