Davy Miners Safety Lamp

OTD in 1816 Humphrey Davy’s safety lamp is trialled at Hebburn Colliery.

‘He designed an oil lamp with a fine gauze round the flame … it prevented accidents and saved countless lives.’

Words: Richard Bowood
Artist: Robert Ayton
(c) Wills & Hepworth Ltd.

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