Incandescent Light

Coals gas was first used for illuminating purposes by William Murdock, a Scotsman, who, in 1792, used it in his house. In 1809 gas was used to light the Pall Mall, and Westminster Bridge was illuminated with it in 1814. A great advance was made in the developlment of gaslight by the introduction, in 1900, of incandescent gas burners and mantles, the effect of which is to cause the flame to become a brilliant dazzling white. - There is a border around the image. Image size is correct. Many sizes available.