Lamproom at Bentley Colliery, South Yorkshire
The introduction of safety lamps in the 19th century led to the construction of lamprooms, or lamp cabins, at pits. Here lamps are stored and charged. This fireproof lamproom was built in 1912.
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The introduction of safety lamps in the 19th century led to the construction of lamprooms, or lamp cabins, at pits. Here lamps are stored and charged. This fireproof lamproom was built in 1912.
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