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Bude light

A large Bude light in Trafalgar Square. Invented by Sir Goldsworthy Gurney and patented in 1839, the light worked by introducing oxygen gas into the middle of a standard oil lamp flame. The unburned carbon in the oil flame burned incredibly brightly and an intense, white light was produced from the weak, yellow flame of the oil lamp. A single Bude light was used to light Gurneys castle (in Bude, Cornwall) using a set of prisms and reflectors

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1839 Brightly Bude Burned Carbon Flame Goldsworthy Gurney Incredibly Intense Introducing Invented Lamp Oxygen Patented Produced Standard Trafalgar Unknown Weak Worked Prisms Reflectors


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"This photograph depicts a large Bude Light, an innovative invention by Sir Goldsworthy Gurney, illuminating Trafalgar Square in London. Dating back to 1839, the Bude Light was a groundbreaking improvement on traditional oil lamps. Gurney, a Cornwall native, patented this invention by introducing oxygen gas into the middle of a standard oil lamp flame. The unburned carbon in the oil flame burned incredibly brightly, producing an intense, white light from the weak, yellow flame of the oil lamp. The Bude Light was first used to light Gurney's castle in Bude, Cornwall, employing a set of prisms and reflectors to maximize its illuminating power. This single, large Bude Light, now on display in Trafalgar Square, showcases the historical significance of this invention that revolutionized the way we produce light. Sir Goldsworthy Gurney's Bude Light is an intriguing piece of history that marks a pivotal moment in the development of lighting technology. Its impact can still be seen today, as we continue to strive for more efficient and effective ways to light our world." [Image Description: A large Bude Light stands tall in Trafalgar Square, casting a brilliant white glow over the surrounding area. The historical invention, created by Sir Goldsworthy Gurney in 1839, revolutionized the way we produce light by introducing oxygen gas into the oil lamp flame, resulting in an intense, white light from the previously weak, yellow flame. The Bude Light's impact on lighting technology is still evident today.]

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