Original: The first route opened was Stag Gates â '' Holy Rood , with approval to operate Alma Road â '' Canute Road â '' Oxford Street â '' High Street â '' Floating Dock and Stag Gates â '' Lodge Road â '' Portswood being received on 6 May 1879 .
Simplified: The first tram route that opened was Stag Gate - Holy Rood . A second route opened on 6 May 1879 which was Alma Road - Canute Road - Oxford Street - High Street - Floating Dock and Stag Gates - Lodge Road - Portswood .