Sewer Gas Lamp, Front Street, Monkseaton
Introduction
The photograph on this page of Sewer Gas Lamp, Front Street, Monkseaton by Geoff Holland as part of the Geograph project.
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Sewer Gas Lamp, Front Street, Monkseaton
Image: © Geoff Holland Taken: 5 May 2020
This is one of ten surviving Sewer Gas Lamps erected in the Whitley Bay and Monkseaton area between 1900 and 1910 and is Grade II Listed. Although these lamps were once common features of our streets they are increasingly rare, and not withstanding its humble nature, it is an attractive gas standard with a cast-iron base, curved glass lantern and ladder rest at top. The lamp is also an example of a technology which once transformed everyday existence. The panel on the base states: 'Webb Lamp Company Ltd. Birmingham' and 'J.E.Webb's Patent Sewer Gas Destructer'. For a selection of detailed free to download walking routes in the area visit www.northtynesidewalks.co.uk
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Image Location
Latitude
55.040797
Longitude
-1.465428