Can someone please help to restore this photo?

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This photo is in a terrible state and I would be grateful if someone could have a go at restoring it a bit!!

I believe that the lady sitting in the back row of the Chara on the right of the photo with the child on her lap is my Grandmother Sarah Ann EVANS nee CAIN 1880-1946, the child would be her daughter Annie M Evans b 1921. My Grandmother lived all her married life in Great Colmore Street, so I suspect that this photo was taken in that area. The only thing written on the back in pencil is 1923!

So does anyone else recognise any of the other women on the 'Chara'?

Also I know we have some amazing transport 'buffs' on this site can anyone name the make of vehicle or who may of operated it.

Thanks,

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[paul stacey]

Whow what a brilliant photo (although they do look a little like a black and tan comany on a raid!!) should look great restored and quite unique with the old sharra.
paul

 

[Frothblower]

This is my attempt smiler. There will be better when the professionals have a go

 

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Hi Frothblower,

The photo looks better already, so much clearer, I have only just noticed the shield on the side of the 'chara', I wonder if the transport 'buffs' can identify the make or company from that!

Thanks,

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[gingerjon]

It looks like a rose on the shield

 

[Ray Barrett]

Excellent job Frothy and John....and the photo.is worth the effort.

 

[Lloyd]

It seems to be a small chara (22-28 seater), but without seeing parts of radiator or wheels is impossible to identify.

Does the crest on the side contain a white rose?
If so, this would suggest somewhere in Yorkshire, probably near the coast.