Anniversary of world's first tramway opening in Blackpool
The Lancashire resort lead the world in the innovative new method of transport when the first line opened on September 29, 1885.
The first part was a conduit line from Cocker Street to Dean Street on Blackpool Promenade.
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The inauguration was presided over by Holroyd Smith, the inventor of the system, and Alderman Harwood, the Mayor of Manchester.
Today the system is still going strong with a network of trams around the resort.