<link href='https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Aldrich' rel='stylesheet'> <img style= 'width:800px' src='https://static.wixstatic.com/media/57dcc4_9154e282b2e04c359ea6939987fea6d8~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_694,h_390,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/57dcc4_9154e282b2e04c359ea6939987fea6d8~mv2.pngl'> <p style="font-family:Aldrich;"> YOU are Harold, A Shop Clerk based in Leeds city centre You travel to work by tramsway everyday, but recently the situation seems to be changing a little bit...</p> [[Start Game]]<link href='https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Aldrich' rel='stylesheet'> <p style="font-family:Aldrich;"> Morning You stands by a tram stop, the rumble of the trams a familiar melody. But there's a new sound in the air - the roar of car. You go to work as usual</p> <img style= 'width:800px' src= 'https://www.leodis.net/api/MediaRecord/GetImage?id=65950&imageSize=sml'> [MANAGER]: //Good morning Harold, there's a shipment of fresh vegetables coming in tomorrow morning. Can you come in at 7:30 to stock them?// How you will answer your manager? [[A: YES! Of course!]] [[B: Can I consider it for a while?]] <link href='https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Aldrich' rel='stylesheet'> <p style="font-family:Aldrich;"> On your way home from work, you want to get ahead of tomorrow's schedule. You start checking ahead for the earliest train on the tram. </p> <img style= 'width:800px' src='https://static.wixstatic.com/media/57dcc4_c123acbf04fd4a7aa3b68944a62691d5~mv2.png'> <p style="font-family:Aldrich;"> You just realised that the earliest tram from victoria road to city square is actually 7:49am. so you will definitely be late if you take this. </p> What would you choose? [[A: Get up early and walk to the shop->choice 1]] [[B: Late is ok, I can apologise and explain the situation when arrive]] <link href='https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Aldrich' rel='stylesheet'> <p style="font-family:Aldrich;"> With that answer, you start confirming the earliest tram from Victoria road (Your home) to City square tomorrow. </p> <img style= 'width:800px' src='https://static.wixstatic.com/media/57dcc4_c123acbf04fd4a7aa3b68944a62691d5~mv2.png'> <p style="font-family:Aldrich;"> You just realised that the earliest tram from victoria road to city square is actually 7:49am. so you will definitely be late if you take this. </p> What would you choose? [[A: You're going to get up early and walk over here. ->choice 1]] [[B: Explain the situation to your manager and say that there's no tram you can come in that early.]] <link href='https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Aldrich' rel='stylesheet'> <p style="font-family:Aldrich;"> THE NEXT DAY... You decide to get up early to see if the trams will arrive early. You're lucky to bump into your neighbour. He is going to have a business trip in his private car, and he's willing to give you a ride.</p> <img style= 'width:800px' src='https://www.leodis.net/api/MediaRecord/GetImage?id=65968&imageSize=sml'> [[A: Sure, that would be great!!->Choice 2]] [[B: No thank you, I want to do some exercise!->Choice 3]]<link href='https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Aldrich' rel='stylesheet'> <p style="font-family:Aldrich;"> Your manager expresses his pity about the situation, and you both agree that trams aren't all that convenient at certain times. But he offers to drive to your house tomorrow to give you a lift and sort out fresh vegetables together. </p> What would you say? [[A: Sure! That's would be great!]] [[B: No thanks, I don't want to bother you in the morning. I'll walk.->choice 1]]<link href='https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Aldrich' rel='stylesheet'> <p style="font-family:Aldrich;"> THE NEXT DAY... You're up early, but you're lucky to bump into your neighbour. He's on a business trip in his private car, and he's willing to give you a ride. </p> <img style= 'width:800px' src='https://www.leodis.net/api/MediaRecord/GetImage?id=65968&imageSize=sml'> [[A: Sure, that would be great!!->Choice 2]] [[B: No thank you, I want to do some exercise!->Choice 3]] <link href='https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Aldrich' rel='stylesheet'> <p style="font-family:Aldrich;"> On the way you talk to your neighbour about the inability of trams to be used as transport in today's situation. You both agree that trams aren't all that convenient at certain times.</p> <img style= 'width:600px' src='https://static.wixstatic.com/media/57dcc4_84c314814290416aa8fe7ddcfe606cdb~mv2.png'> [[Continue->Scence 2]]<link href='https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Aldrich' rel='stylesheet'> <p style="font-family:Aldrich;"> THE NEXT DAY... You get up early, you had a nice chat in the manager's car. </p> <img style= 'width:600px' src='https://static.wixstatic.com/media/57dcc4_84c314814290416aa8fe7ddcfe606cdb~mv2.png'> [[Continue->Scence 2]]<link href='https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Aldrich' rel='stylesheet'> <p style="font-family:Aldrich;"> You've had a long walk to the shop. You're even a bit exhausted. You exclaim that trams aren't all that convenient at certain times.</p> <img style= 'width:600px' src='https://static.wixstatic.com/media/57dcc4_84c314814290416aa8fe7ddcfe606cdb~mv2.png'> [[Continue->Scence 2]]<link href='https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Aldrich' rel='stylesheet'> <p style="font-family:Aldrich;"> During your growing up years, you witnessed the tram from its rise to its fall. The era of the tram eventually came to an end As you steps off at the final stop, you join a crowd witnessing the last tram's ceremonial farewell. </p> <img style= 'width:1000px' src='https://www.ft.com/__origami/service/image/v2/images/raw/ftcms%3A90d3a07b-2677-44b7-bbcb-6e7e94278d33?source=next-article&fit=scale-down&quality=highest&width=700&dpr=1'> [[ leads a toast to the past]] [[turns away, ready to embrace the new era]]<link href='https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Aldrich' rel='stylesheet'> <p style="font-family:Aldrich;"> "Leeds moves on, and so must I," You reflect. </p> ------------------------THE END---------------------------------------<link href='https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Aldrich' rel='stylesheet'> <p style="font-family:Aldrich;"> "Leeds moves on, and so must WE," people reflect. </p> ------------------------THE END---------------------------------------<link href='https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Aldrich' rel='stylesheet'> <p style="font-family:Aldrich;"> You arrive at the shop and have a busy working day. ....... A few days go by and one day after work you plan to continue your journey home on the tram. However, the track is under repair! </p> <img style= 'width:600px' src='https://www.leodis.net/api/MediaRecord/GetImage?id=108976&imageSize=sml'> [[Walk to home]] [[Check the route map again to see if there's an alternative.]]<link href='https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Aldrich' rel='stylesheet'> <p style="font-family:Aldrich;"> You walked home exhausted. </p> [[Continue->Scence 3]]<link href='https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Aldrich' rel='stylesheet'><img style= 'width:600px' src='https://static.wixstatic.com/media/57dcc4_55fa97768449434c9be3f095a232aa73~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_694,h_364,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/57dcc4_55fa97768449434c9be3f095a232aa73~mv2.png'> <p style="font-family:Aldrich;"> Great!! You notice that Line 4 is still running. You plan to go to the Wellington Street station platform and take the tram to near burley road and get off again. This is much closer than walking straight back. </p> [[Continue->Scence 3]] <link href='https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Aldrich' rel='stylesheet'> <p style="font-family:Aldrich;"> You notices more cars on the roads, offering a freedom the trams can't. After these two outbursts, you feel deeply about the inconvenience of trams. </p> <img style= 'width:800px' src='https://www.leodis.net/api/MediaRecord/GetImage?id=104829&imageSize=sml'> You decide [[Buy your own car]] [[Keep taking the trams]] <link href='https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Aldrich' rel='stylesheet'> <p style="font-family:Aldrich;"> You bought your first private car. Gradually, you notice more and more cars on the road. </p> <img style= 'width:1000px' src='https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTTjGgohwYKrBG4dvQ_6HAkR3PkfA7E9FWhyA&s'> [[Continue]] <link href='https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Aldrich' rel='stylesheet'> <p style="font-family:Aldrich;"> You continue to use the tram as your main transport for commuting. However, you notice more and more cars on the road. </p> <img style= 'width:1000px' src='https://www.leodis.net/api/MediaRecord/GetImage?id=116196&imageSize=sml'> [[Continue 1]] <link href='https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Aldrich' rel='stylesheet'> <p style="font-family:Aldrich;"> At home, you are reading the news - the city council debates the tramways' fate. </p> <img style= 'width:1000px' src='https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjI4NzhiM2M2LTVjYmYtNGQ4OC1hODM0LTNiZWY4MjNjMjUwYzpmYzgwZDI2ZC01YTRlLTRmMTYtYWUyZS1hM2YzMGZmMmUxOTE=.jpg?crop=3:2,smart&width=1200&auto=webp&quality=75'> VOTE [[Defend the Trams->Scene 4]] [[Embrace Change]] <link href='https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Aldrich' rel='stylesheet'> <p style="font-family:Aldrich;"> On the tram, you meet a city planner who reveals a plan for roads that could render trams obsolete. The city council debates the tramways' fate. </p><img style= 'width:1000px' src='https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjI4NzhiM2M2LTVjYmYtNGQ4OC1hODM0LTNiZWY4MjNjMjUwYzpmYzgwZDI2ZC01YTRlLTRmMTYtYWUyZS1hM2YzMGZmMmUxOTE=.jpg?crop=3:2,smart&width=1200&auto=webp&quality=75'> You shares your thoughts [[Defend the Trams-> Scene 4 2]] [[Embrace Change-> Scene 4 2 1]] <link href='https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Aldrich' rel='stylesheet'> <p style="font-family:Aldrich;"> You made the same decision as the majority, the government decided, based on city planning, that the Leeds Tramways system was ultimately abandoned after November 1959. </p> <img style= 'width:1000px' src='https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTIwMjI4Mzcy.jpg?crop=3:2,smart&width=990&quality=65&enable=upscale'> [[Going to the last tram->ending]]<link href='https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Aldrich' rel='stylesheet'> <p style="font-family:Aldrich;"> Although you are very reluctant to have the tram stopped, according to most people's decisions and urban planning, Leeds Tramways system was ultimately abandoned after November 1959. </p> <img style= 'width:1000px' src='https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTIwMjI4Mzcy.jpg?crop=3:2,smart&width=990&quality=65&enable=upscale'> [[Going to the last tram->ending]] <link href='https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Aldrich' rel='stylesheet'> <p style="font-family:Aldrich;"> You made the same decision as the majority, the government decided, based on city planning, that the Leeds Tramways system was ultimately abandoned after November 1959. </p> <img style= 'width:1000px' src='https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTIwMjI4Mzcy.jpg?crop=3:2,smart&width=990&quality=65&enable=upscale'> [[Going to the last tram->ending]] <link href='https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Aldrich' rel='stylesheet'> <p style="font-family:Aldrich;"> You made the same decision as the majority, the government decided, based on city planning, that the Leeds Tramways system was ultimately abandoned after November 1959. </p> <img style= 'width:1000px' src='https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTIwMjI4Mzcy.jpg?crop=3:2,smart&width=990&quality=65&enable=upscale'> [[Continue->buy car]]<link href='https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Aldrich' rel='stylesheet'> <p style="font-family:Aldrich;"> To make commuting easier, you bought your first private car. </p> <img style= 'width:1000px' src='https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTTjGgohwYKrBG4dvQ_6HAkR3PkfA7E9FWhyA&s'> [[Going to the last tram->ending]]