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A Hot-Water Street Lamp (photo)
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A Hot-Water Street Lamp (photo)
583068 A Hot-Water Street Lamp (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Hot-Water Street Lamp, Clerkenwell; erected in 1898, the lamp supplied boiling water and cocoa or tea on the penny-in-the-slot system.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22939512
© Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection / Bridgeman Images
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This photograph captures a unique piece of history - A Hot-Water Street Lamp. Taken by an English photographer in the 19th century, this print showcases a remarkable invention that once graced the streets of Clerkenwell. Erected in 1898, this innovative lamp not only illuminated the dark corners of the city but also provided much-needed warmth and comfort to its inhabitants. The penny-in-the-slot system allowed passersby to enjoy a steaming cup of cocoa or tea, dispensed from this very lamp. Imagine strolling through those cobblestone streets on a chilly evening, inserting your coin into the slot and being rewarded with a hot beverage to warm your hands and soul. The details captured in this photograph are truly mesmerizing. From the intricate design of the street lamp itself to the soft glow emanating from its glass panels, every element tells a story of ingenuity and community spirit. It serves as a reminder that even in times gone by, people found creative ways to bring joy and convenience into their daily lives. Now preserved within a private collection, this print allows us to step back in time and marvel at an era when simple pleasures like sipping hot cocoa under lamplight brought comfort amidst bustling city life. Let it transport you to another world - one where innovation met necessity on dimly lit streets in Clerkenwell long ago.
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