Royal Charter granted in 1812 to Gas Light and Coke Company for street lighting in London. Londonist published a lovely piece about the lamp lights of Victorian London still burning across the city.
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first public supply of gas in the world
Unveiled by councillor Carolyn Keen, Lord Mayor of Westminster.
The first public street lighting with gas was demonstrated in Pall Mall by Fr...
Came into being as a result of the Thames Conservancy Act,1857. Completed the...
Created following the passing of the Regent's Canal Bill in July 1812, to cut...
