In the 19th century mining was a very dangerous business ... It was no longer hot enough to ignite the gas. His prototype lamp is shown above. The new safety lamp was immediately put into ...

Whilst in Sunderland he was involved in dealing with the UK's first cholera epidemic that broke out in 1831. He is credited by some as the inventor of the miners' safety lamp (this lamp is of his ...

known for creating large sculptures throughout the UK, said: "The event was organised with the Ferryhill Town Council to contribute to creating lamp sculptures that celebrate the rich mining ...