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1900 Electric Trams
Electric trams begin running in many towns. After the slow start, electric trams rapidly became very popular; by 1903, there were 300 electric trams in London, which carried 800,000 passengers. Transport. -
Speed Limit.
In 1903 a speed limit of 20 MPH was introduced. but This was Soon Abolished in 1030. -
The AA was formed
In 1906 the AA began to erect the country's first effective danger and warning signs. http://www.theaacareers.co.uk/about-the-aa/history/ -
Last Horse Tram
The horse-drawn tram system in Edinburgh came to an end on 24 August 1907, with the opening of the Craiglockhart cable car system. The cable car system was introduced into Edinburgh between 1898 and 1907. -
Steam Tramways
Accrington Corporation purchased the track and rolling stock of the Steam Tramways Company and set about electrifying the system. -
Planes begin carrying passengers between London and Paris
The world’s first scheduled international service took place when single-engined De Havilland of Air Transport and Travel flew from Hounslow Heath, Middlesex to Paris carrying one passenger. http://www.britishairways.com/travel/history-1910-1919/public/en_gb# -
Driving Tests
A driving test is introduced -
Cats Eyes
Cats eyes are invented.
Cats Eyes Help People See The Road At Night
