What is recorded here
The public map records this plaque for Wantage Tramway. Its recorded inscription reads: Wantage Tramway Company Office leading to covered platform. Line opened 1875 – Closed 1945
The Wantage Tramway, operational from 1875 to 1945, was a vital local transportation link that facilitated economic activity and daily travel in Oxfordshire, reflecting the broader impact of light railway systems on rural British communities during the late Victorian and early 20th centuries.
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