A Peep at the Gas Lights in Pall-Mall December 23, 1809 Thomas Rowlandson Men and women here walk along Pall Mall, amazed at the sight of a new type of lighting. In 1802 coal gas began to be used to light shops and factories. In 1807, a German called Winsor raised £50,000 to brighten Pall Mall in a speculation that failed. Triple flames, called cockspur lights, are seen here flickering infront of an elegant screen of columns that Nash built for the Prince Regent.. A Peep at the Gas Lights in Pall-Mall. Thomas Rowlandson (British, London 1757-1827 London). December 23, 1809. Hand-colored etching. Thomas Tegg (British, 1776-1846). Prints
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