Street lighting is often overlooked today, but in the 1890s, residents of Lanarkshire’s towns and villages actively sought improvements. They voiced persistent demands for enhanced street illumination, highlighting a historical appreciation for this essential public service and the ongoing need for better lighting in their communities.
For those who haven’t been to the David Livingstone Birthplace grounds for a while, you may be interested in these recent photos which show the nice lighting installed throughout the grounds. A sight only seen after dusk, the new lights line the paths at their edges and above them, with the Pavilion buildings also brightly […]
This is one of the three large glass and copper lanterns that were suspended from the high ceiling in Blantyre Old Parish Church at High Blantyre. They were suspended by chains and made for the opening in 1863. The chains allowed the lanterns to be lowered to be lit and extinguished. Picture Courtesy: Blantyre Old […]