Lincoln Tramways Company
[2] The depot was on the corner of Newark Road and Ellison Street at SK 9688 6851 and became known locally as Tram Stables.Major General Hutchinson from the Board of Trade inspected the system on 6 September 1882 and following minor adjustments to the track in the High Street, it opened 2 days later, on 8 September 1882.The journey between St Benedict's Square and Bracebridge was covered in 20 minutes, and consisted of two stages of one penny each (Cranwell House, near St. Botoph's Church, being the intermediate point).In 1901 the directors of the company introduced half-penny fares for workmen, which brought about a dramatic increase in patronage.The running of the last horse tram attracted a large crowd and the tramcar was specially decorated for the occasion.