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Trams causing havoc on a Belfast street
Horses, carts, wagons and pedestrians in an almighty crash involving two trams in Donegal Place in Belfast. The card caption reads: " Our Trammelled Streets" Date: 1905
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Accident Alarmed Barrels Belfast Broken Chaos Crash Crashes Donegal Fainted Fainting Fallen Pedestrians Startled Trams Upturned Wagons Tram
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Our Trammelled Streets: A Chaotic Scene of Tram Crashes in Belfast's Donegal Place, 1905 In this intriguing photograph, the once orderly streets of Belfast's Donegal Place are transformed into a scene of chaos and confusion. Two trams, with their metallic frames twisted and upturned, have collided in an almighty crash, causing a ripple effect of pandemonium. Horses and carts, their wheels locked in a tangle with the tram tracks, are startled and rearing in alarm. Pedestrians, some with barrels in tow, are fainting or scrambling to safety, their expressions a mix of fear and surprise. The date on this image is 1905, a time when horse-drawn carriages and trams coexisted on the bustling streets of Belfast. The advent of trams as a modern mode of transport had brought about a new era of convenience and efficiency, but it seemed that even the most advanced technology could not always prevent accidents. The trams, once symbols of progress and innovation, now lay broken and fallen, a reminder of the unpredictability of urban life. The horses, once the primary means of transportation, now stood frozen in fear, their once steady hooves replaced by the chaos of the moment. The women in the photograph, their faces etched with concern, add a human element to the scene, highlighting the impact of the accident on the community. This photograph, titled 'Our Trammelled Streets,' offers a glimpse into the past, a time when the streets of Belfast were a hive of activity, and the introduction of trams brought about a new era of transport, filled with both excitement and challenges.
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