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The present notions of the theory of four systems of lighting—non-cutoff, semi-cutoff, cutoff, and unidirectional systems—are described and a brief review of modern lanterns is given. The outstanding problems of street lighting are stated.
- J. M. Waldram
- 2016
- Conservation
- Protection
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Victorian cast iron lamp posts were once so common that the need for protection was easily overlooked. As a result, in many urban areas few survive. Standing on the edge of the pavement, the principal threat is from traffic, including delivery lorries and refuse-vehicles backing into them. Although brittle, the cast iron might not break, but the po...
Listing varies radically across the UK. A quick search for ‘lamp post’ in the National Heritage List for England reveals 400 entries for lamp posts, 88 of which are in or around Bristol. In Wales there are 29 list entries of which over half are in Llandudno. In Scotland, on the other hand, there are 800 list entries for lamp standards and holders. ...
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Sep 7, 2021 · As cities across Europe made attempts to light their streets using lanterns strung between houses on ropes or chains, which could be lowered for lighting, the lanterns attracted new opprobrium and became the targets of vandals and criminals who delighted in smashing them with stones.
Theatrecrafts.com > Backstage Heritage Collection – Archive > Evolution of Lighting Control [White Light Collection] This timeline of lighting control systems can be viewed at White Light in Wimbledon, London. It’s curated by Jim Laws, who donated most of the equipment for the displays.
Nov 6, 2017 · Humans have always relied on lighting to the overcome darkness. We explore the history of lighting from the invention of fire to modern day electricity.
Jul 2, 2019 · The word lamp is derived from the Greek word lampas meaning torch. Learn all about the history of artificial lighting.
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Oct 6, 2016 · Let there be light! The evolution of architectural lighting can be traced through trade catalogs in the BTHL. The story starts with the gas lamp fixtures of the 19th century and then progresses to the technological advances of electric lighting.
