Trams, as well as a form of transport were also a point of civic pride for a lot of Local Councils, and West Ham Corporation was no exception.
The tram would also be used to celebrate major events, and before the open top bus ride which we see now days when the local football team has a major success, an open top tram would be used.
In 1923 when West Ham beat Bolton (ops, sorry, lost against Bolton) in the `White Horse` Cup final at Wembley, a four wheel open top tram was decorated up for the event.
Using an old Photo, a bit of knowledge of Trams and a lot of Artist Licence, I have tried to recreate how this tram may have looked.
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Robert West Ham did not beat
Robert
West Ham did not beat Bolton in the 1923 Cup Final. Bolton beat West Ham 2-0