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Background imageLighting Collection: Neon Frontage at Walthamstow Dog Racing Stadium

Neon Frontage at Walthamstow Dog Racing Stadium
Famous for its greyhound racing track, Walthamstow Stadium opened in 1933. With a distinctive pink and green neon-lit frontage, the stadium has been one of the capitals most recognised landmarks

Background imageLighting Collection: Lucas Lamps Advert

Lucas Lamps Advert
A fabulous advertisement for Lucas Lamps We Make Light of our labour

Background imageLighting Collection: TILLY LAMP

TILLY LAMP
A Model X 246 Storm Lantern Tilley Lamp. Date: 1960s

Background imageLighting Collection: Temple Square at night - Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

Temple Square at night - Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
Temple Square in the moonlight - Salt Lake City, Utah, USA with the Tabernacle and Salt Lake Temple visible. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageLighting Collection: Belgrave Road, Pimlico, London

Belgrave Road, Pimlico, London
View looking down Belgrave Road, Pimlico, London

Background imageLighting Collection: Italy. Milan. La Scala by night. Opera house. Inagurated in

Italy. Milan. La Scala by night. Opera house. Inagurated in 1778. Built by Giuseppe Piermarini (1734-1808)

Background imageLighting Collection: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA - One of the many steel mills

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA - One of the many steel mills. Date: 1937

Background imageLighting Collection: WW2 poster, The Merchant Navy was there

WW2 poster, The Merchant Navy was there! Merchant Navy Comforts Service. Date: 1940s

Background imageLighting Collection: Art deco illustration for Christmas Card, 1920s

Art deco illustration for Christmas Card, 1920s
Art deco illustration fro Christmas Card, 1920s 1920s

Background imageLighting Collection: UCL - Senate House - Floodlit

UCL - Senate House - Floodlit
University of London - Senate House, Malet Street, Bloomsbury, London - Floodlit. Date: circa 1938

Background imageLighting Collection: The neon lights of Piccadilly Circus at night, London

The neon lights of Piccadilly Circus at night, London Date: circa 1950s

Background imageLighting Collection: Fred and Adele Astaire in Stop Flirting

Fred and Adele Astaire in Stop Flirting
Fred and Adele Astaire starring with Majorie Gordon in the successful show, Stop Flirting which opened at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London in 1923 and moved to the Queens Theatre a few months later

Background imageLighting Collection: Economics a la Heath Robinson

Economics a la Heath Robinson
Do not scrap your disused lighting, heating, or cooking apparatus; they can be easily adapted to other requirements

Background imageLighting Collection: The Man Who Lit His Cigar Before The Royal Toast - Bateman

The Man Who Lit His Cigar Before The Royal Toast - Bateman
The Man Who Lit His Cigar Before The Royal Toast - H M Bateman. This illustration shows an arrogant man who has defied etiquette by lighting his cigar before the correct course of dinner

Background imageLighting Collection: Lake Bala, evening, Gwynedd, Wales

Lake Bala, evening, Gwynedd, Wales. Date: 1950s

Background imageLighting Collection: WW2 poster, Don t be fuel-ish

WW2 poster, Don t be fuel-ish
WW2 poster, The worker who left the lights on -- Don t be fuel-ish. Wasted electricity means less fuel to make the weapons we need for victory

Background imageLighting Collection: Franklins expedition seeking Northwest Passage

Franklins expedition seeking Northwest Passage
Seals and sea-birds watch as Sir John Franklins Erebus and Terror sail cautiously between Arctic icebergs

Background imageLighting Collection: Open gas street light at Kings Cross

Open gas street light at Kings Cross
A street view with an open gas street light in the foreground, two high walls to either side of the road, a man walking

Background imageLighting Collection: London Tram 1952

London Tram 1952
The last week in service for the poor old Route 36 tram, from Abbey Wood to Embankment via the Old Kent Road and Blackfriars. Londons very last tram ran on 7 July 1952

Background imageLighting Collection: Trafalgar Square 1926

Trafalgar Square 1926
Trafalgar Square, London 1926, at night - street lighting, car headlights, Nelsons Column through the gloom. Date: 1926

Background imageLighting Collection: Sacha Guitry / Jeidels

Sacha Guitry / Jeidels
SACHA GUITRY French actor and playwright, lighting a cigarette

Background imageLighting Collection: Berlin, Germany - Brandenburg Gate in the late evening light

Berlin, Germany - Brandenburg Gate in the late evening light, casting the form into sharp silhuette relief against the last light of the day. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageLighting Collection: Edison Lightbulb Advert

Edison Lightbulb Advert
The Edison lightbulb American advertisement

Background imageLighting Collection: Advert for Oetzmann & Co. Victorian furniture 1890

Advert for Oetzmann & Co. Victorian furniture 1890
Variety of Victorian household items. 1890

Background imageLighting Collection: Nude Danae by Jean Straker

Nude Danae by Jean Straker
A woman reclining on a bed is captured in a shaft of light

Background imageLighting Collection: The Lantern Spectre by Katsushika Hokusai

The Lantern Spectre by Katsushika Hokusai
Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849) - The Lantern Spectre. A burning paper lamp takes on the aspect of a spectral face - one of a set of Ghosts and Goblins. Date: circa 1810

Background imageLighting Collection: Cartoon, Arf a Mo, Kaiser! WW1

Cartoon, Arf a Mo, Kaiser! WW1
Cartoon, Arf a Mo, Kaiser! by Bert Thomas of the Artists Rifles, showing a British soldier lighting his pipe

Background imageLighting Collection: A London Underground platform at Bank station

A London Underground platform at Bank station
An empty London Underground platform at Bank station, on the Northern Line. early 1930s

Background imageLighting Collection: Royal Ediswan, Edison and Swan United Electric Light Company 1919

Royal Ediswan, Edison and Swan United Electric Light Company 1919

Background imageLighting Collection: Leslie Howard as RJ Mitchell in The First of the Few

Leslie Howard as RJ Mitchell in The First of the Few
Leslie Howard (1893-1943) photographed on the film set for The First of the Few, in which he played the Spitfire designer RJ Mitchell. 1942

Background imageLighting Collection: Advertisement for Horlicks

Advertisement for Horlicks -- Better Luck Next Time. Female model (Julie Bishop) in the foreground, looking with disappointment at a dancing couple in the background. 1959

Background imageLighting Collection: Fossil trees in coal mine

Fossil trees in coal mine
Fossilised trees and plants found in a coal mine. Date: C.1870

Background imageLighting Collection: Advertisement for Aladdin safety paraffin mantle lamp from Aladdin Industries Ltd

Advertisement for Aladdin safety paraffin mantle lamp from Aladdin Industries Ltd. of Aladdin House, South Street, London. Date: c.1924

Background imageLighting Collection: Scene on a London Underground Station

Scene on a London Underground Station. Date: 1966

Background imageLighting Collection: Country Home At Horsham

Country Home At Horsham
A photograph of a charming old country home in Horsham, West Sussex, restored in the early 1900s to equip the property with an electric lighting plant, without losing it's old world appeal

Background imageLighting Collection: Ryde, Isle of Wight, Hampshire - High Street

Ryde, Isle of Wight, Hampshire - High Street. Date: (insert date)

Background imageLighting Collection: Pendeen Lighthouse, Cornwall - Sunset

Pendeen Lighthouse, Cornwall - Sunset
Pendeen Lighthouse, Cornwall - Dramatic Sunset light. Date: 1980s

Background imageLighting Collection: The Chapter House Doorway, Wells Cathedral, Somerset

The Chapter House Doorway, Wells Cathedral, Somerset. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageLighting Collection: Lamp post made from German torpedo, Gibraltar

Lamp post made from German torpedo, Gibraltar
Lamp post made from a German torpedo, at a Royal Navy camp in Gibraltar. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageLighting Collection: Temple of Luxor. Night view of the first courtyard. Egypt

Temple of Luxor. Night view of the first courtyard. Egypt

Background imageLighting Collection: Rothesay Pier, Rothesay, Bute, Scotland at night

Rothesay Pier, Rothesay, Bute, Scotland at night
Rothesay Pier, Scotland at night. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageLighting Collection: The Embankment, London on wet night with Policeman and Trams

The Embankment, London on wet night with Policeman and Trams
A truly superb postcard photograph of The Embankment, London on wet night. The lights cast a strange eerie glow on the scene, magnified through the windows of a row of parked trams

Background imageLighting Collection: Thames Embankment by night - View toward Westminster, London

Thames Embankment by night - View toward Westminster, London
Thames Embankment by night - View toward the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and Westminster Bridge, London. Note the elctricity saving of only lighting every other light. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageLighting Collection: Royal Arch, Dundee, Scotland

Royal Arch, Dundee, Scotland. This extraordinary structure was erected between 1849 and 1853 to commemorate a visit by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert (in 1844)

Background imageLighting Collection: Wellington Inn and The Shambles, Manchester

Wellington Inn and The Shambles, Manchester Date: circa 1906

Background imageLighting Collection: The Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D. C

The Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D. C. Date: circa early 1930s

Background imageLighting Collection: Jean Genet / Stanimirovitc

Jean Genet / Stanimirovitc
JEAN GENET French writer who defied bourgeois morality; he began writing in prison

Background imageLighting Collection: Dining in the Moonlight : In the Garden Grill-Room

Dining in the Moonlight : In the Garden Grill-Room
The Garden Grill-Room at the May Fair Hotel in Berkeley Square, Mayfair, London showing diners in black tie and evening dress, attending to by numerous waiters

Background imageLighting Collection: 18th Century Oil Lights

18th Century Oil Lights
Ladies going home in sedan chairs after an evening out enter streets with oil lanterns

Background imageLighting Collection: Muffin Man / Thomas Crane

Muffin Man / Thomas Crane
The muffin man, with a tray of muffins balanced on his head, rings his handbell to attract the attention of passers-by

Background imageLighting Collection: English Oil Lamp 1800

English Oil Lamp 1800
A London lamplighter on his ladder refills a street lamp with the oil which his assistant passes to him

Background imageLighting Collection: Porch Light

Porch Light
A lamplight pattern from a porch light at St. Edwards House, Westminster, London

Background imageLighting Collection: Robertson Light Bulbs

Robertson Light Bulbs
Long life bulbs are nothing new - the Robertson incandescent electric lamp promises you long life and a saving of current into the bargain !

Background imageLighting Collection: Osram Light & Family

Osram Light & Family
Advertisement for Osram lamps - Twenty hours for one penny

Background imageLighting Collection: Armada Beacons 1588

Armada Beacons 1588
THE SPANISH ARMADA Lighting the beacons to signal the alarm as the enemy fleet approaches the English coast

Background imageLighting Collection: Spotlight operator, Maskelynes Theatre, London

Spotlight operator, Maskelynes Theatre, London
Spotlight operator, Maskelynes Theatre, Langham Place, London. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageLighting Collection: The Electric Polka by Alphonse Cary

The Electric Polka by Alphonse Cary
Promotional music sheet for The Electric Polka by Alphonse Cary, circa 1880s

Background imageLighting Collection: Advert, William Suggs Patent Gas Burners

Advert, William Suggs Patent Gas Burners
Advert, William Suggs Celebrated Patent Gas Burners, Vincent Works, Vincent Street, Westminster, London. 1880

Background imageLighting Collection: St. Jamess Park, London - Pelicans on the Lake

St. Jamess Park, London - Pelicans on the Lake. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageLighting Collection: Trafalgar Square, London on a foggy night

Trafalgar Square, London on a foggy night - the neon lights on the circular dome of the Coliseum Theatre on St

Background imageLighting Collection: The Embankment at Night - Base of Cleopatras Needle

The Embankment at Night - Base of Cleopatras Needle
The Embankment at Night - Sphinx at the base of Cleopatras Needle. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageLighting Collection: Christmas card, Lamplighter

Christmas card, Lamplighter. 19th century

Background imageLighting Collection: Football after dark: a match on the first association ground

Football after dark: a match on the first association ground
Playing with a specially made white chrome ball, lit by powerful electric lamps on thirty masts: ladies football teams on the Burnley cricket club ground during a match

Background imageLighting Collection: In No Mans Land

In No Mans Land
" In No Mans Land: The Dread Territory Which Belongs to Neither German nor Briton" Royal engineers

Background imageLighting Collection: Veritas Mantles & Burner

Veritas Mantles & Burner
Veritas mantles and burners

Background imageLighting Collection: Greer Garson (1904-1996) - British and American actress and singer

Greer Garson (1904-1996) - British and American actress and singer. A major star at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer during the Second World War for her portrayal of strong women on the homefront

Background imageLighting Collection: Bodybuilder - Scarborough, England

Bodybuilder - Scarborough, England
A very well-lit shot of an English strongman flexing his biceps and upper torso

Background imageLighting Collection: Lighting a Cigarette

Lighting a Cigarette
A monochrome woman lights her cigarette from a candle in a red and black interior

Background imageLighting Collection: Philips Lamp Advert

Philips Lamp Advert
A girl in Dutch costume lights a Philips lamp simply by holding it

Background imageLighting Collection: LIGHTING AT L OPERA 1887

LIGHTING AT L OPERA 1887
The illumination of the new stage lighting and gas and electric lights at l Opera, Paris

Background imageLighting Collection: Maiden Castle Hillfort

Maiden Castle Hillfort
At 1, 800 ft long, Maiden Castle is one of the largest and most completely excavated Hillforts in Britain

Background imageLighting Collection: John Ambrose Fleming

John Ambrose Fleming
JOHN AMBROSE FLEMING English electrical engineer; contributed to development of telephony, electric lighting and wireless telegraphy

Background imageLighting Collection: Primitive Stone Age people, Kazakhstan area

Primitive Stone Age people, Kazakhstan area
Primitive Stone Age people using ancient fire lighting methods. In the background are foragers harvesting. 8700-2000 BCE

Background imageLighting Collection: Comic postcard, Scottish soldier in the British Army, WW1

Comic postcard, Scottish soldier in the British Army, WW1
Comic postcard, Scottish soldier in the British Army. Date: 1914-1918

Background imageLighting Collection: Cliff House and Seal Rocks, San Francisco, California, USA

Cliff House and Seal Rocks, San Francisco, California, USA, viewed from Sutro Heights. Built in 1896, this was the second Cliff House on the site, destroyed by fire in 1907 Date: circa 1905

Background imageLighting Collection: Hot water instantly night and day. Date: 1926

Hot water instantly night and day. Date: 1926

Background imageLighting Collection: Omar Khayyam Tableaux in aid of war charities

Omar Khayyam Tableaux in aid of war charities
Lighting a Little Hour or Two - Omar Khayyam Tableaux in aid of war charities - The Hon. Mrs Nicholson and Mrs Walter Rubens (a sister-in-law of Mr Paul Rubens) (right) Date: 1916

Background imageLighting Collection: Omar tableaux in aid of war charities, 1916

Omar tableaux in aid of war charities, 1916
Page from The Tatler, 28th June 1916: Lighting a Little Hour or Two. Omar Tableax in Aid of War Charities. The Hon

Background imageLighting Collection: Cascade in St Paul's, Gough's Caves, Cheddar, Somerset Date: circa 1930

Cascade in St Paul's, Gough's Caves, Cheddar, Somerset Date: circa 1930

Background imageLighting Collection: Alpine Village, Gough's Caves, Cheddar, Somerset Date: circa 1930

Alpine Village, Gough's Caves, Cheddar, Somerset Date: circa 1930

Background imageLighting Collection: Solomon's Temple, Gough's Caves, Cheddar, Somerset Date: circa 1930

Solomon's Temple, Gough's Caves, Cheddar, Somerset Date: circa 1930

Background imageLighting Collection: View of new caves from Niagara, Gough's Caves, Cheddar, Somerset Date: circa 1930

View of new caves from Niagara, Gough's Caves, Cheddar, Somerset Date: circa 1930

Background imageLighting Collection: Aerial view of an early TV studio at Alexandra Palace, North London. Date: 1938

Aerial view of an early TV studio at Alexandra Palace, North London. Date: 1938

Background imageLighting Collection: The Panama Pacific International Exposition by Night

The Panama Pacific International Exposition by Night
Artists Impression of the forthcoming Panama Pacific International Exposition by night, showing the lighting and illuminations - Bird's Eye (aerial) View - San Francisco, California, USA



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