Trams have played a significant role in shaping the landscape of Greater Manchester, we explore its heritage.

Explore Manchester's Transport History in this Walk with a Vicar

Closed on 30 December 1965 after more than 60 years of passenger service, the ovee’ or Dockers’ Umbrella, was officially called “The Liverpool ...

Trams often queued in Manchester’s Oxford Street in the early 1900s – and for good reason. From the late 19th century, the popular ...

It may be a long way from San Francisco, but Trafford’s swing bridge has been Manchester’s golden gate for more than 100 years. ...

Stockport Road in Longsight now sees some of the busiest traffic in Manchester. But it was a very different story back in 1924. ...

The laying of tram tracks proved a real show-stopper back at the start of the 20th century. Crowds gathered at St Mary’s Gate ...