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Photograph - Unloading tram W2 520 London - for Sir Elton John - set of 2, 1984

  • Arrival of tram 520 in London 2

    Arrival of tram 520 in London 2

  • Arrival of tram 520 in London 1

    Arrival of tram 520 in London 1

  • Arrival of tram 520 in London 2
  • Arrival of tram 520 in London 1

Historical information

The two photos show the unloading of W2 class tram 520 that was sold to Elton John (now Sir) in Nov. 1983 and transported to London Tillbury Docks by the Resolution Bay. The tram is now in the Gardens of Sir Elton.

Significance

Yields information tram 520 that was sold to Elton John in 1983 for use in his Garden on his estate in Old Windsor, Berkshire, England.

Physical description

Black and white photograph with note on the rear - set of 2

Inscriptions & markings

Both copies have on rear "London arrival of tram 520 for Elton John 1984"

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