Oxford Road, Reading 1893

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Daniel Pinna

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Oxford Road, Reading 1893

Photo of Oxford Road, Reading England taken in 1893 facing the West Reading railway bridge. If you look closely, you can see an advertisement for Newbery's Furniture on the bridge, in addition to the driver/conductor of the horse-tram wearing a top-hat.

I love how the passengers and pedestrians are all posing for the camera! Photo courtesy of Walton Adams who lived from 1842-1934.

Date & Place: January 1893 at Oxford Road in Reading, England United Kingdom

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