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Time Out London
4 months ago
London

Why are Covent Garden's historic gas lamps so special?

Historic England has granted listed status to four gas lamps on Russell Street in Covent Garden, protecting them for future generations.
There are currently around 1,300 working gas lamps in London, with 270 in Westminster, and about half of these are currently listed. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
4 months ago
London

Covent Garden gas lamps installed to mark start of George V's reign granted listed status

Historic gas lamps in London's Covent Garden have been granted listed status.
The lamps were installed in 1910 to mark the beginning of George V's reign. [ more ]
Time Out London
4 months ago
London

Why are Covent Garden's historic gas lamps so special?

Historic England has granted listed status to four gas lamps on Russell Street in Covent Garden, protecting them for future generations.
There are currently around 1,300 working gas lamps in London, with 270 in Westminster, and about half of these are currently listed. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
4 months ago
London

Covent Garden gas lamps installed to mark start of George V's reign granted listed status

Historic gas lamps in London's Covent Garden have been granted listed status.
The lamps were installed in 1910 to mark the beginning of George V's reign. [ more ]
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www.standard.co.uk
5 months ago
London

Replacing Westminster gas lamps with LED replicas would be 'cultural vandalism', say Tory MPs

Senior Conservative MPs warn against replacing London's historic gas lamps with LED replicas, calling it cultural vandalism.
Campaigners and politicians argue that the gas lights should be listed to prevent them from being replaced, citing the value of preserving heritage and the ambience they create. [ more ]
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