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Half sheet vintage promotional poster for the
Liverpool Overhead Railway (LOR), dating back to approximately 1910. Known locally as the "Dockers' Umbrella," it was the first elevated electric railway in the world.
Historical Background
Purpose: The LOR was built primarily to provide rapid transit along the length of Liverpool's expanding dock system.
Operating Years: It opened in 1893 and operated for over 60 years before closing at the end of 1956. It was dismantled shortly after its closure.
Significance: The poster highlights a "splendid view of the docks & river," which was a major selling point for passengers who used the line for both work and sightseeing. |
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