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.

Location

South Yorkshire Bentley

Period

Edwardian (1902 - 1913)

Tags

industry mining safety fireproof building colliery Edwardian (1902 - 1913)