Picture No | 10640175 |
Date | 1883 |
Description | Vehicle preceded by flag, 1883 |
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A man precedes a steam vehicle waving a red flag, to warn road users of its presence and to enforce a speed limit, in keeping with the Locomotive or 'Red Flag' Acts of Parliament. An interested crowd gathers to watch the proceedings, supervised by policemen.
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Source | Engraving by M.F in The Illustrated London News, 1883. |
Credit | © Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans |
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