Throughout the 19th century, the use of gas lighting increased.
There was no electricity in the house and I can very well remember the gas lighting.
Some changes were made up to 1869 and the station was equipped with gas lighting in 1872.
Gas lighting was introduced to the building, which extended the business hours for the market.
Gas lighting is still in common use for camping lights.
The building was also modern, having gas lighting and heating in winter.
In the following year, late night openings were introduced, made possible by the use of gas lighting.
Electricity hadn't come anywhere near the village, which didn't even have gas lighting either.
Among the economic impacts of gas lighting was much longer work hours in factories.
The oldest parts of the town, where they still used gas lighting, were in darkness.