Gaslamps Collection

The Embankment at Night - Base of Cleopatras Needle
The Embankment at Night - Sphinx at the base of Cleopatras Needle. Date: circa 1910s

Trafalgar Square, London on a foggy night - the neon lights on the circular dome of the Coliseum Theatre on St. Martins Lane can be seen peeking out over the distant rooftops beyond

A Nightmare on Elm Hill
Francis Wilson

A Winter Wonderland
Francis Wilson

Salthouse Dock, Liverpool (oil on canvas)
CH366698 Salthouse Dock, Liverpool (oil on canvas) by Grimshaw, John Atkinson (1836-93); 30.5x45.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

The Victoria Memorial on a foggy night - view from Buckingham Palace. Date: circa 1910s

Trafalgar Square and Nelsons Monument, London - at night Date: circa 1910s

Trade catalogue for cycle accessories 1911
Trade catalogue for Harrords department store, selection of cycle lamps. Date: 1911

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Step into a world of enchantment and mystery as we explore the captivating allure of gaslamps. From The Embankment at Night, where Cleopatra's Needle stands proudly against a backdrop of twinkling lights, to the foggy labyrinth of Trafalgar Square in London, the warm glow of these historic lamps casts an ethereal spell. But gaslamps aren't just for fairytales; they also illuminate the darkest corners of our nightmares, as depicted in "A Nightmare on Elm Hill" and its haunting iterations. As winter sets in, they transform the landscape into a Winter Wonderland, adding a touch of magic to the frosty air. And let us not forget the charm of Salthouse Dock in Liverpool, where an oil on canvas painting captures the essence of a bygone era. Even the majestic Victoria Memorial on a foggy night is brought to life by the gentle flicker of these timeless lights. So come, take a stroll through history and let the enchanting glow guide your way.