Gas Lamps Collection

View over Wincobank and Brightside, Sheffield, Yorkshire, 1940s - 1950s
From (right) Jenkin Road showing (foreground, left of gas lamp) Tipton Street (left) St. Margarets C.of E. Church, Brightside and (background) English Steel Corporations River Don Works

Dappled Charleston
Courtney Crane

House Office Building - Interior, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. House Office Building - Interior, 1913
House Office Building - Interior, 1913. Portrait of President Woodrow Wilson on far wall. Board at right reads: Bill No. 1472: Clark, Champ; J.G. Cannon; Ben. Johnson; Kitchin, G.; J.T. Lloyd; J.R

Ball at Hawkstone, to Commemorate the Majority of Hon. Rowland Clegg Hill, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Ball at Hawkstone, to Commemorate the Majority of Hon. Rowland Clegg Hill, 1854. Party for Rowland Clegg-Hill's 21st birthday at the family seat of Hawkstone Hall in Shropshire

View looking north up Regent Street from Waterloo Place on Pall Mall, London
6339934 View looking north up Regent Street from Waterloo Place on Pall Mall, London by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info)

Paris Street; Rainy Day, 1877. Creator: Gustave Caillebotte
Paris Street; Rainy Day, 1877

View of the interior of the Grand Cafe Parisien, Paris, engraved by Thibault
CHT170103 View of the interior of the Grand Cafe Parisien, Paris, engraved by Thibault, 1855 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French

The First Gaslight in Pall Mall (engraving)
725656 The First Gaslight in Pall Mall (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The First Gaslight in Pall Mall. Illustration for Chatterbox, c 1905)

19th Century Middle Class House with Gas Lamps (chromolitho)
735640 19th Century Middle Class House with Gas Lamps (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 19th Century Middle Class House with Gas Lamps)

The 35B tram to Stockport travels down Upper Lloyd Street, Moss Side, Manchester. Picture also shows tram lamps and gas lamps. Picture taken 2nd March 1934

A scene near Temple Bar, during the fog, 1844. Creator: Unknown
A scene near Temple Bar, during the fog, 1844. Thick fog in the City of London. To say that darkness was visible would be to give but a faint idea of the aspect of things about seven o clock

Rue Traversine (from the Rue d Arras), ca. 1868. Creator: Charles Marville
Rue Traversine (from the Rue d Arras), ca. 1868

Arts et Metiers (Ancien Modele), 1864. Creator: Charles Marville
Arts et Metiers (Ancien Modele), 1864

View down Oxford Street, London, c. 1890 (b / w photo)
XJF283182 View down Oxford Street, London, c.1890 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Harley Street, Westminster, London - looking north. Harley Street is noted for the amount of private medical clinics and medical specialists it contains. 1930s

Low Moor station. Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway, 1 November 1906. View of two through platforms and a terminating trains platform. Train is in the right of the photo

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Captivating Gas Lamps: Illuminating the Past" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the enchanting glow of gas lamps. From the bustling streets of Sheffield, Yorkshire in the 1940s-1950s to the elegant Regent Street in London, these timeless fixtures have left an indelible mark on our history. Transport yourself to Paris during Gustave Caillebotte's masterpiece "Paris Street; Rainy Day" where gas lamps cast a warm radiance upon wet cobblestones, creating a mesmerizing ambiance. Venture into the Grand Cafe Parisien and witness its interior bathed in a soft golden light, inviting patrons to indulge in conversation and camaraderie. Experience Pall Mall's transformation as it welcomes its first gaslight, illuminating its grandeur for all to admire. Journey further into Victorian times and discover a charming middle-class house adorned with chromolitho gas lamps that added elegance to every corner. Amidst foggy nights near Temple Bar or along Rue Traversine captured by Charles Marville's lens, these gas lamps stood tall as beacons of hope amidst obscurity. Witness Arts et Metiers' ancient model illuminated by their gentle flicker - a testament to their enduring allure. Travel across borders and find yourself aboard Manchester's 35B tram or strolling through Italy's picturesque village of Sestri Levante under the comforting glow of gas lamps. Even at Low Moor station on Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway platforms, they guided weary travelers home. Gas lamps not only brightened our surroundings but also symbolized progress and innovation. They transformed ordinary streets into magical realms filled with warmth and charm – an invitation for us all to slow down, appreciate beauty, and embrace nostalgia. As we gaze upon these captivating scenes from yesteryears embellished by their radiant presence, let us remember how these humble yet magnificent creations shaped our world – forever capturing hearts with their timeless allure.