5053705 Laying cable tram, Prospect Hill, Douglas, Isle of Man, 1896 (b/w photo) by Frowde, John James (1868-1946); Manx National Heritage (Isle of Man); (add.info.: On the back of this photograph John James Frowde writes, "Laying cable tram, Prospect Hill, 1898." In fact, according to Keith Pearson\'s book, \'Isle of Man Tramways\', the system opened on 15 August 1896. A celebratory dinner was held at the Douglas Bay Hotel on 27 August 1896.); by Manx National Heritage .