deadgobby Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 anyone tell me when they stopped useing gaslamps in sheffield,and are there any still left standing anywhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awoollen Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 Originally posted by deadgobby anyone tell me when they stopped useing gaslamps in sheffield,and are there any still left standing anywhere i dont know when they stop using them i still call em gas lamps used swing ont arms wen i was a kid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karl101 Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 There's one at the top of Cemetry Road by the roundabout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ned Ludd Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 There are still a few Victorian methane burning lamps about eg one at Brincliffe. I think the traditional gaslamps were replaced in the very early 60's........not very atmospheric or pretty but you could see more than the resticted pool of light under each lamp...the old ones would be a muggers paradise these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyalRegular Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 There's one on Langsett Rd at the top of Frog Walk....I think it's a methane one. I remember as a kid that nearly all gaslamps had a bike tyre hanging from one of the arms at the top! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Litotes Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 Langsett Road, Frog Walk? The Frog Walk I know is at Sharrowhead - and there is a gas lamp there - is there another frog walk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyalRegular Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 ooops......I meant Swamp Walk....always get those two mixed up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WallBuilder Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 I was told ages ago that the surviving gas lamps use the methane from the sewers and drains, there's one by the Cremorne pub on London road and the one at Brincliffe used to be painted odd colours by one of the radio hallam DJ's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H.P Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 Is'nt that one outside the old jessop hospital? I have never really gone past at night so would'nt know if it is working or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trekker Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 Gaslamps, boy now we're talking old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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