Sign - "To stop car pull left hand cord ONCE. Entering or leaving this car from the wrong side is prohibited. Maximum penalty 5 pound. Wait until car stops before alighting"

Significance

Demonstrates how the SEC used signage to convey instructions to passengers and confirm the advice of the conductor.

Physical description

A brass metal plate sign with stenciled lettering and border lines etched and painted black. A small hole has been drilled in each of the corners to enable fixing to the tram car. The reverse has remnants of glue and timber fragments from past adhesion.

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