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Ferryhill, Dean and Chapter, gas testing

Testing for gas with the Davy pattern oil safety lamp. When gas is present the flame shows blue.

Date:
c.1950
Period:
1926 - 1950
Place:
Ferryhill
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Item Type:
photograph
Donor:
unknown
Artist:
unknown
Reference:
DR04697

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