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Old 25-11-2010, 18:36   #12
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Re: The 'knocker-upper' and lamplighter

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Originally Posted by Gordon Booth View Post
Even in the 50s my grandparents, although they obviously had electric lighting, still had the 'fantail' gas lights in some rooms. They hardly ever used them but when lit they burned white and gave the rooms a lovely soft light like candlelight.
Can't remember having them at home but my Grandmas Sister who live round the corner had them and can remember watching her light them with a taper
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