Electricity came to Market Lavington at quite an early date. The wires arrived in 1927 so for many, that was the end of candles and other lamps. They were set aside for emergencies and also, no doubt, for trips to the outside lavatory. We have several paraffin and other lamps at the museum. Here is one of them.
Paraffin lamp from about 1900 at Market Lavington Museum
There is a suggestion that this lamp could be made in Ireland. It is made of copper and brass with a glass chimney. It is believed to date from about 1900.
You can see a range of lamps in the museum. Why not visit us during 2013?
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Market Lavington Museum 
January 15, 2013 at 9:31 am |
1913 ??????????????!!!!!!!!!
January 15, 2013 at 9:36 am |
Thanks Liz. What’s 100 years between friends!