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.

When Newham was created in 1965, both East Ham & West Ham Councils had their own Electricians, so they joined forces at Arragon Road Depot, which was the depot for the East Ham Sparks. This photo taken in the Depot Canteen in about 1970 shows the Electricians from both Housing and Highways, plus the Spotters (these men would go round Newham at Night to check that all street lighting was working), Drivers & Apprentices.

Harold Mugford, was East Ham's third Victoria Cross winner. He was born in London in 1884 and attended East Ham Grammar School. Mugford's later life was spent in Essex, he died on 16 June 1958 and was buried at Southend. His Victoria Cross is on display at the Imperial War Museum.

Harold Sandford Mugford was 22 years old, and a Lance-Corporal in 8 Squadron (Cavalry), Machine Gun Corps at Monchy-Le-Preux, France.