Southend Tram

A new addition to the top of Pier Hill in Southend is my blip today.  we were in Southend for a bit of shopping on a bright but cold day and then headed to the seafront for some early lunch and it was nice to see the new exhibit.... here's more info about it from the council website....

A replica 1898 Southend pier tram is now on display in the city centre at the top of pier hill by Royal Terrace.

The replica toastrack tram was the centrepiece of a show garden the council submitted to the RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Festival last year and proved a real hit with visitors.
Named after Sir David Amess for the flower festival in agreement with Lady Amess, the tram was built by gardener and youth offending officer at the council, Tony Wagstaff, using repurposed materials, and was sponsored by Aspirations Southend, a local charity that helps young people to succeed and achieve their goals.