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| Picture No | 10216426 |
| Date | 1845 |
| Description | The Bude Lights in Trafalgar Square |
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Bude lights in Trafalgar Square, London. Patented by Sir Goldsworthy Gurney in 1839, the Bude light introduced oxygen gas into the middle of a standard oil lamp flame. The unburned carbon in the oil flame burned incredibly brightly and an intense, white light was produced.
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| Source | Engraving in 'The Illustrated London News', 3 May 1845, page 284 |
| Credit | © Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans |
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