Lighting Up Collection
From three-year-old David Fellows' joyful pedal car ride in 1959, to the ominous illumination of Tonkin's disturbances in 1936
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From three-year-old David Fellows' joyful pedal car ride in 1959, to the ominous illumination of Tonkin's disturbances in 1936, it has held various meanings throughout history. A 22nd December 1959 illustration from le Don Quichotte magazine depicts death as a beacon, while youths modelled the latest Edwardian suits on 11th November 1955, puffing away contentedly. Fast forward to present day, Billy Connolly, the Scottish comedian, actor, and musician, lights up a cigarette, while a woman prepares for dessert with a candle's gentle glow. However, not all lighting up is harmless – a smoker outside a Spanish café, and the use of cannabis, as seen in C014 / 0099, carry their own risks. Remember, while some lights bring warmth and joy, others may cast a darker shadow.