A tram conductor in her winter uniform, possibly in Glasgow, 1915. Artist: Unknown

A tram conductor in her winter uniform, possibly in Glasgow, 1915. Artist: Unknown

1-192-513 - © London Museum/Heritage-Images

A tram conductor in her winter uniform, possibly in Glasgow, 1915. Glasgow pioneered the use of female operatives on its public transport system during the war. Male colleagues opposed their presence, declaring such work to be 'unwomanly', physically demanding and morally dangerous.


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  1. Unknown, attributed to: :

Medium
  1. Photograph

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World Europe United Kingdom Scotland Glasgow Glasgow

  1. 55 50 00 N , 004 15 00 W

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Trade & Industry Occupations

Lifestyle & Leisure Transport & Travel

Lifestyle & Leisure Fashion & Dress

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History & Politics War & Military Wartime


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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 5137x3663
File Size : 55,128kb


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  1. 18576
  1. 0330001244
  1. 1-192-513
  1. 1192513
  1. 1244
  1. 18576

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