1813
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1815
Humphrey Davy exhibited his lamp
1815
George Stephenson exhibited his lamp
1840
J.Mueseler exhibited his lamp in Belgium
1859
William Clark – first patent for electrical lamp
1870s
J.B.Marsaut (France) double gauze design
1872
Coal Mines Regulation Act
This required locked lamps under certain conditions.
This required locked lamps under certain conditions.
1881
Joseph Swan exhibited his first electric lamp
1886
Royal Commission on Accidents in Mines
Tested lamps and made recommendations.
Tested lamps and made recommendations.
1887
Coal Mines Regulation Act
Requirements on construction, examination and where used.
Requirements on construction, examination and where used.
1889
John Davis and Co, Derby,
They were supplying portable electric lamps.
They were supplying portable electric lamps.
1896
Coal Mines Regulation Act
Requirements on provision by mine owners, where to be used.
Requirements on provision by mine owners, where to be used.
1909
Cap (helmet) lamps introduced in Scotland
1911
Prize offered for best electrical lamp
1911
Coal Mines Act
Requirements on examination, where can be used (including electrical).
Requirements on examination, where can be used (including electrical).
1920
Electrical lamp with built in accumulator
1924
Miners Lamp Committee
Tests and recommendations.
Tests and recommendations.