Original: The first route opened was Stag Gate - Holy Rood, with approval to operate Alma Road - Canute Road - Oxford Street - High Street - Floating Dock and Stag Gates - Lodge Road - Portswood being received on 6 May 1879.
Simplified: The first tram route that opened was Stag Gate - Holy Rood, and they were allowed to run another route, Alma Road - Canute Road - Oxford Street - High Street - Floating Dock and Stag Gates - Lodge Road - Portswood from the 6 May 1879.