This notebook belonged to Annie Winter, one of the first 12 female tram conductors in Hull. Inside the notebook is a handwritten list of the 12 conductors. As well as further handwritten details from each date that Annie Winter was on duty. She documented times, days and locations – which tells us a lot about her routes.
About Annie Winter
Annie Winter (1890–1957) trained as a tailoress, dressmaker and seamstress, and worked at Gowings on Pryme Street, Hull. When the First World War began, City Tramways put out an appeal for "clippies" to replace their male workers. Winter signed up after receiving a reference from her employers.
Winter was the seventh of the first 12 female tram conductors in Hull. Her duties included conducting, collecting fairs, issuing tickets, and timing journeys. When the power was switched off during the Zeppelin raids, Winter had to evacuate the passengers and help push the trams back toward the local depot.
By 1918, approximately 1.5 million women had replaced men in work. It was Friday 2nd July 1915 when Annie Winter began working on the trams. She worked there until 16th April 1919, when returning men began to resume their jobs.
