Miracle Lamplighters of London

09/22/2025

The Lamplighters are stirring and preparing for another wonderful year lighting the streets of London!

05/02/2025

Looking for something fun to do with the family this weekend? Look no further!

Beautiful Lagoon Park, Marin County Fairgrounds.May 3 & 4, 2025 from 10am to 6pm.

11/21/2022

The sights and sounds of the Great Dickens Christmas fair ring out once again!

Opening weekend was a hit, and four more weekends to enjoy. Our Miracle Lamplighters of London will light your way.

Tickets on sale now https://dickensfair.com/

11/13/2022

Congratulations Flicker!

Dickens new website just launched and we could not be more pleased! New features, and even more easy to navigate. The map of London is out too!

Also, congrats to our very own Flicker for making it into the "Dramatic Streets" photo section!

https://dickensfair.com/visitors-map-to-the-dickens-london/

02/01/2022

The fascinating history of the Gas Lamp... https://gaslanternsandlights.com/londons-history-gas-lamps/ #:~:text=In%201792%2C%20William%20Murdoch%20of,and%20lamps%20placed%20on%20posts.

In 1792, William Murdoch of London, England created the first gas lamp in his home. By 1802 gas lamps were presented to London as the light source they had all been looking for. Gas from coal was transported through pipes to gas lanterns and lamps placed on posts. The Lamplighters were workers who c...

04/01/2021

Ahhh home sweet home, or was it?

The late Victorians and the Edwardians lived through a bold age of innovation which altered life at home in profound ways - sometimes not for the best.

03/26/2021

Yawn and stretch.... well, its been a little while since you've heard from us. We're doing well, and coming out of hibernation... Hope you all are doing well.

Pour a cuppa and have a nice read...

Reading about Victorian England through other people’s memories is always a nice way to soak up information about the period. Much as I like...