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...
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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 readWilliam Sugg and GHM Heritage UK partnership announced.
William Sugg and GHM Heritage UK partnership announced.
William Sugg & Co. Ltd. are delighted to announce a new partnership with GHM Heritage, historical European lighting specialists. GHM Heritage are...
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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 readLighting for Movies – How We Lit Up Disney’s Mary Poppins
Lighting for Movies – How We Lit Up Disney’s Mary Poppins
If there’s one thing that can make or break a scene in a movie (other than the acting), it’s bad...
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