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| Keywords: Jablochkoff Candles on the Victoria Embankment, December 1878.jpg en In 1878 the Victoria Embankment near Westminster Bridge which was previously lit by gas was illuminated with Jablochkoff Candle arc light alternating with the original gas standards to show the difference Supply came from Gramme AC generators The prime movers were steam engines made by Ransomes Sims and Head of Ipswich In June 1884 gas lighting was re-established as electricity was not competitive The original lighting standards are still in situ http //www flickr com/photos/42417027 N05/4540513980/ 1878 Unknown illustrator Yablochkov candles Victoria Embankment 1878 Ransomes stationary steam engines Dolphin lamp posts in London PD-old-100 | ||||
