Old street lights – Vintage lighting made new
At William Sugg, we have been experts in heritage lighting since 1837, meaning many of the old street lights seen...
Read Moreabout an interesting article to readBespoke flambeau features in award winning Chelsea Flower Show garden.
Bespoke flambeau features in award winning Chelsea Flower Show garden.
As the summer progresses, we’re taking some time to reflect on past projects and at this time of year, a...
Read Moreabout an interesting article to readHong Kong’s Duddell Street Steps. An historic restoration.
Hong Kong’s Duddell Street Steps. An historic restoration.
As experts in heritage lighting since 1837 many of the most iconic lanterns and light fittings were made by our...
Read Moreabout an interesting article to readThe meaning and history of Flambeaux Lighting
Flambeaux lights are a striking feature in whatever setting they appear. Although they’ve been around for a while, the effect...
Read Moreabout an interesting article to readVictorian lighting – top picks for inside & out
Victorian lighting – top picks for inside & out
As experts in heritage lighting, Victorian lighting styles are ingrained in our very being; we’ve been producing interior and exterior...
Read Moreabout an interesting article to readWhy was gas perceived as a dangerous form of lighting?
Why was gas perceived as a dangerous form of lighting?
After the installation of street lighting in Victorian Britain, gas lighting started to become perceived as dangerous due to exaggerated...
Read Moreabout an interesting article to readThe history of Electric lighting
Our historical consultant, Christopher Sugg, takes a look at the history of electric lighting and how its use and development...
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When did gas street lighting end?
In our previous blog ‘When was gas lighting invented‘, we talk about the invention of gas lighting and its huge...
Read Moreabout an interesting article to readWho invented gas lighting?
Street lighting is something we all take for granted. Walking down a street that is lit by streetlights may seem...
Read Moreabout an interesting article to readWhy heritage lighting still has its place
Lighting shapes our lives. It influences the way we work, the way we experience our home lives and the way...
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